Nov 13, 2017 | No category
Interview with Heliodoro Flores Neri, student of the Bachelor in Tourism with Uni scholarship to study in Brazil.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, in fact it was one of the reasons why I decided to study here.
Did you think you would go live and study abroad in your first semester?
No, it's really a dream, I knew I wanted to do one but it was a long term goal, I never imagined that on my first attempt I would achieve it.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No, it is never the first time I travel outside my country.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
The fact of learning about a different culture, living that experience and therefore learning in a different educational system, I like challenges and I also wanted to learn a new language.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Because of the language and cultural diversity, I wanted to be in direct contact with Brazilian culture.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
It was an indescribable feeling because it was not only one but several, it was a kind of excitement, happiness, curiosity, fear, joy, uncertainty, among others, I certainly can not express that feeling. It was simply incredible.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
The academic mobility people are very warm, they care about us, they are attentive and support us, they are not just another institutional authority, they become a kind of friends and support in that country.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
There are too many things that are missed, such as family, friends, food and some material things, however, being away the important thing is not what you have or had, but what you can get to do, know and learn.
What about the Uni?
My friends, teachers and some classes, despite also being an American country, have some contrasts in the system.
What is the most exciting thing you have lived so far in this experience? It is difficult, there have been so many moments, however the fact of living with people from more than 10 different countries and even making them your new family, is something that I will certainly never forget, because the effort of everyone trying to communicate in the same language is crazy when the knowledge of this is short, it is certainly the best thing that has happened to me because I made friendships for life.
And the hardest part?
Difficult question, however I think that something that marked my life forever was my arrival to the country, since it was quite an adventure to make my first trip out of Mexico, alone, without knowing the local language, hungry, sleepy and a series of moments that at the end of the day are funny.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
Undoubtedly, this type of program broadens our cultural, personal and professional horizons, making us more responsible and empathetic people, two of the factors that the world of work demands today.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Of course, these are unique opportunities that are within everyone's reach, with a little effort everything can be achieved.
Thank you very much UNI!
Nov 3, 2017 | No category
Interview with Ambar Paola Pesquera, Industrial Engineering exchange student at Universidad Mayor de Chile.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, it was one of the many reasons I decided to study there.
Did you think you would go live and study abroad in your first semester?
Not in my first semester, I knew I would have to meet certain requirements before I could apply for the scholarship and I decided to work on that so that when I wanted to go on exchange things would come on their own.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No, not at all.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Getting out of your comfort zone was what motivated me to apply for the scholarship, test my knowledge and acquire a lot more.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Because of the level of education in Chile, I was very interested in testing myself in a country where education is so different that it requires a complete change of mentality.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
At first it was a culture shock, although it is a Latin American country Chile has many European touches both in culture and society, I arrived with an open mind and willing to adapt, it was when I learned to understand the people and from the first day I enjoyed my exchange.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Extremely well, the people are very intelligent, educated and attentive to everyone who comes on exchange. If you have doubts or problems you will always find people who want to help you, the university creates a safe environment where you don't feel so far from home.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
Many will say the food, but what you resent the most is the family and friends, it is a clash of emotions because you are so happy to be in another country meeting new people that you don't want to leave but at the same time you miss your friends and family in Mexico.
What about the Uni?
They are not only my classmates, they became my friends and it is not the same to go to the classroom and not see them all there.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Traveling, I have known the entire Chilean territory, as well as Peru and Argentina, for me traveling has been changing my mentality and realizing the beauty of the world and its people.
And the hardest part?
I had to change the habits I had from Mexico, I had to change my way of studying and more than learning the concepts by heart I had to understand what I was doing because the exams in Chile are more applied to real life.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
I hope that the training I am having will have a positive impact on my life, I have acquired knowledge from my subjects that I would never have thought of and that I have been applying in my work, I have met new people that I will continue to meet in the future and above all I hope that this is not the last exchange experience and that many more will come.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Widely, I really believe that everyone should go on an exchange at least once in their life, it strengthens your character and makes you more independent as a person, plus you really enjoy the process.
Thanks to UNI for this great opportunity!
Sep 5, 2017 | No category
Thanks to the University of Celaya, this summer I had the opportunity to travel to Medellin Colombia to participate in the seminar of Dr. Heine Klause: "Construction, management and marketing for luxury brands". Heine Klause: "Construction, management and marketing for luxury brands", which has had a great impact on my perception since it has broken several of my paradigms by expanding my vision regarding the complexity and multidisciplinary nature of marketing, design, communication, statistics, time, money and energy that big brands currently invest to build and position not only their products, but an entire ideology and way of life around their brand.
Being in another country for a week learning about the culture and customs and learning about current issues directly from an international expert on the subject allowed me to enrich myself personally and professionally. In addition to strengthening the bonds of collaboration between teachers from various countries for research in order to promote collaborative work among students from multiple institutions to strengthen their learning with a global vision.
Currently, sharing with my students the topics covered during the course has been very enriching as it has allowed me to expand and share learning inside and outside the classroom, providing my students and fellow teachers with a global and cutting-edge perspective on construction, management and international marketing issues.
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Ago 30, 2017 | No category
Mi nombre es Andrés Hernández Hernández y estoy cursando el 5to semestre de Comunicación y Medios Audiovisuales en la Universidad de Celaya, y con gusto quisiera contarles un poco de mi experiencia al ser ganador de una beca denominada “Manos por el Mundo”, una convocatoria que hace Educafín a través de la Universidad de Celaya.
Primero logré conseguir la beca gracias a mi desarrollo como persona comprometida con mi sociedad y también por un buen historial académico en la Uni. La beca consistía en formar parte de un voluntariado social en algún país de Europa o Asia, lo cual me pareció atractivo y una oportunidad única para aprender sobre diferentes aspectos de allá, que yo pudiera proporcionarle a mi país y a mi comunidad.
Logré ser parte de 150 ganadores de entre más de 1080 participantes de todo el estado, lo cual me hace sentir muy orgulloso y agradecido también con las personas que me rodean, como el apoyo de mi familia, amigos y sobre todo con el programa de Internacionalización que nos muestra diferentes convocatorias y nos exhorta a nosotros a formar parte de alguna de ellas.
Châteu Vert, es una Asociación en Solières, Bélgica, donde se enfocan en apoyar a personas con diferentes discapacidades y a diferentes edades, desde niños, hasta adultos mayores, algo que yo ya venía realizando en Celaya en Fundación VIVITARE, donde apoyo a personas con discapacidad auditiva. Por este motivo siento que me eligieron y así comenzó esta aventura para mí, donde actividades musicales, culturales, de destreza, se hicieron presentes a lo largo de 2 semanas que estuve con la Asociación en Solières.
Momentos inolvidables y la convivencia sobretodo te hace crecer como persona, te abre panoramas de vida completamente diferentes y te ayudan a seguir luchando por tus sueños.
Este sueño quedará por siempre en mi memoria, y también invito a todo alumno de la UNI a acercarse al departamento de Internacionalización para los que ya tienen una trayectoria social y académica, para los que quieren pero dicen que a lo mejor no cumplen, inténtenlo, o sigan preparándose para que pronto puedan tener una oportunidad como la que yo tuve y sean ustedes ahora el canal por cual transmitan sus testimonios.
Aug 10, 2017 | No category
Saara Montserrat Jiménez, estudia Comunicación y ganó la beca para estudiar un semestre en la Universidad Minuto De Dios en Colombia, aquí nos cuenta su experiencia:
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Sí, fue uno de los principales motivos por los que me interese en la Uni de Celaya.
Did you think you would go live and study abroad in your first semester?
Sin duda alguna fue lo primero que pensé ¡Jajaja! Pero con la debida información y acercándome a internacionalización me di cuenta de que debía esperar unos semestres más.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No, es la primera vez que estoy estudiando y viviendo en otro país.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
El principal motivo es ampliar la visión en lo que es mi carrera, abrir puertas que puedan ser de gran ayuda en un futuro y comprender más lo que es estudiar fuera de un confort.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Elegí Colombia por varios motivos, el principal es que toda la vida me puse en mente que estudiaría aquí en Bogotá ya que es un país que desde pequeña lo tengo muy presente. El segundo motivo fue porque la carrera de comunicación es algo que marca mucho en el país, sin dejar atrás que encontré personas que me motivaron obviamente mis principales son mi familia, Lucas y mi profesora Eugenia así como mis amigos y compañeros.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Es una emoción incomparable, el estar en ese país que tanto anhelaste es cumplir un sueño y aparte de estar sobrellevando el reto de aprender la cultura.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Me han recibido muy bien, tanto internacionalización de acá han sido muy buenas personas me han hecho sentir como en familia porque nos apoyan en todo y nos orientan en lo que necesitamos, al igual que los profesores como los compañeros me integraron súper bien.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
La comida, algo que nunca se puede dejar de extrañar es la comida por que por más que se busquen lugares mexicanos no hay como lo de tu país, y obviamente a mi familia.
What about the Uni?
Lo que más extraño de la Uni es a mis compañeros, mi directora y mi tutora, en sí todo de la Universidad.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
El viajar por el país ha sido de las mejores experiencias y convivir con gente que nunca pensé que me han hecho valorar, ya que el hecho de viajar de departamento ósea de estado a estado te topas con cantidad de experiencias pero la más linda es cuando conocí Cartagena y el que me escucharan hablar a mi amiga y a mí y que por ser mexicanas nos tengan un cariño enorme.
And the hardest part?
Al principio fue muy difícil no tanto por acoplarme si no por varias situaciones adversas que se fueron solucionando conforme paso el tiempo pero que ahora agradezco que me hayan sucedido para aprender aún más.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
Un cambio muy grande y significativo porque son cosas que te hacen aprender a la buena o a la mala en ambos ámbitos, de las que he comprendido muchas cosas en las cuales tanto la familia como los profesores recalcan mucho en nuestro día a día, además de ir buscando más metas e ir creciendo más y más con todo ese conocimiento generado.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
La recomiendo por completo, ya que son oportunidades que te dejan la mejor experiencia de vida y que la Universidad tiene un gran reconocimiento y es grato el poner en alto tanto a la universidad como al país.
