Aug 11, 2023 | Study abroad
Andrés Everardo Ibarra of Global Business at the Universidad Mayor de Chile
When you entered Uni, did you know there were international programs?
Yes
At what point and why did you start thinking about applying for a scholarship and studying in another country?
Since I started my career, I began to prepare myself because I was interested in studying in another country.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
The opportunity that this country offered me was very interesting and the Universidad Mayor caught my attention.
How was the scholarship application process?
It was a bit time consuming but interesting, you also learn a lot about paperwork and visas.
How did you prepare for this new experience?
I prepared myself by researching about the country, culture, customs, among other things.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
A lot of excitement, but at the same time a little fear of being in a new place.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Very good, he did several welcome meetings and helped us to adjust.
What do you miss the most about Mexico and UNI?
The culture, the food and the way it works.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience? And the most difficult?
Being able to visit places like Argentina, or Bolivia and I consider the most difficult thing to adapt to being away from my family.
How do you think this experience will influence you as a person and professionally?
I think it will be very interesting because it helped me to grow, to analyze situations before acting or deciding on something.
What advice would you give to those who are about to go on exchange to another country?
They should prepare themselves and not be afraid to take an exchange, because it changes your life.
Would you recommend these opportunities offered by UNI to your colleagues?
Of course, because they are unique opportunities and experiences!!!!
Aug 11, 2023 | Study abroad
XIMENA GONZALEZ FROM SYSTEMIC PSYCHOLOGY TELLS US HOW SHE EXPERIENCED THE SEMESTER AT THE UNIVERSITY OF OVIEDO, ASTURIAS. SPAIN.
When you entered Uni, did you know there were international programs?
YES.
At what point and why did you start thinking about applying for a scholarship and studying in another country?
Since I was in high school, I started preparing to study abroad and when I started college I participated with UNI in their international online programs.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
I wanted to have knowledge of psychology from a different point of view from my country.
How was the scholarship application process?
The application process is very simple, but the paperwork can become cumbersome and in a moment you are busy; but it is totally worth it.
How did you prepare for this new experience?
A summer before I was selected as a Counsuler, I worked in the United States in a camp as a teacher and tutor of a group of girls and with the money I received I decided to save it for my studies in Spain.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
I was a little nervous but also excited about this new experience of what the city would be like and the people I would meet.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
At the beginning it is a bit confusing, when you arrive and don't know the facilities it is easy to get lost and the way you have to organize your schedule is also a bit confusing but within 1 or 2 months I was able to adapt to their system.
What do you miss the most about Mexico and UNI?
Most of all the food, my friends, my teachers who will always be there for everyone and if you need support they will always be there for you.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience? And the most difficult?
The most exciting thing has been the unique connections, people that you know that they and only they can understand what you are living now, they become your little family and support network in your new, albeit momentary, lifestyle. I consider that the most difficult part of this experience for me has been adapting to the Spanish educational system, from the way classes are taught, to the way groups are organized, to the way evaluation is done.
How do you think this experience will influence you as a person and professionally?
I think this experience has influenced me in a way that I have become a much more patient person, open to listen to perspectives that may even be totally different mentalities from mine and that many times can make you question certain things that you took for granted without reflecting on them. And above all to learn to make mistakes, to have a better attitude in the face of adversity.
What advice would you give to those who are about to go on exchange to another country?
The advice I would give them would be to take into account that the first few months will be difficult, they will feel that they do not fit in and they will feel incapable of being so long in a country different from their own. But as time goes by and they get to know each other, they will make friends and it will be much more painful for them to return to Mexico; they will fall in love with the life they have created. Also, don't be afraid to make mistakes and enjoy every opportunity and every second of your exchange.
Would you recommend these opportunities offered by UNI to your colleagues?
Yes, these are opportunities where you can develop very important skills that will serve you in your daily life. Mainly skills such as adaptation, organization, determination, courage, social skills such as communication, openness to other ideas and lifestyles, skills that will allow you to know beyond your comfort zone. Thanks UNI for this great life experience!
Aug 11, 2023 | Study abroad
Marco Antonio Morones of Automotive Engineering won the scholarship to study in Porto Alegre, Brazil.
When you entered Uni, did you know that there were international programs?
I entered in 2021 and I knew from acquaintances that they had international programs and it was one of the main reasons to enroll at UNI.
At what point and why did you start thinking about applying for a scholarship and studying in another country?
From the first semester I entered I made an effort to maintain my GPA in order to be able to apply for an international scholarship.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
I was interested in their culture and in learning another language.
How was the scholarship application process?
I saw the call for applications and decided to apply, and then I was selected.
How did you prepare for this new experience?
With anticipation I mentally prepared myself to learn a new language and knowing that it would be a challenge and a new adventure.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
I was very nervous at the beginning, but little by little I got used to it.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
I was very well received and it was a very beautiful experience.
What do you miss the most about Mexico and UNI?
I missed my family, my school friends and Mexican food.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience? And the most difficult?
The most exciting thing was learning Portuguese, but also the most difficult thing was taking classes in that language.
How do you think this experience will influence you as a person and professionally?
Having been in another country opened my perspective of the world enormously and Portuguese will also serve me well as I will one day be working in Brazil.
What advice would you give to those who are about to go on exchange to another country?
They should prepare themselves beforehand with the language of the country where they will travel, with an open mind to get to know other cultures.
Would you recommend these opportunities offered by UNI to your colleagues?
Thank you UNI for this wonderful opportunity of life!
Jul 21, 2023 | Study abroad
Velia Yaloan from Digital Design did a semester at Hallym University, South Korea.
When you entered Uni, did you know there were international programs?
No
At what point and why did you start thinking about applying for a scholarship and studying in another country?
In 5th semester because a friend had gone on exchange and recommended him.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Because he was the most different in terms of culture and the most distanced with language barriers and he wanted to test me.
How was the scholarship application process?
Simple, but I had to apply 3 semesters to earn it.
How did you prepare for this new experience?
I was asking my friend what her challenges and suggestions were so I could leave with an idea of what I was going to face.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Excitement and fear, it was a mixture of feelings since it was my first time outside of Mexico and it was a very different place from what I was used to.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Very good, the teachers were always very attentive and answered any questions.
What do you miss the most about Mexico and UNI?
From Mexico the food and my family, from UNI my friends and teachers.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience? And the most difficult?
The most exciting thing is that you encounter a completely different world, meet people from all over the world and go on unexpected journeys.
The most difficult thing is the feeling of being alone even though you are surrounded by people because you know that your family is missing, the most difficult thing is getting sick and not having the same support as in Mexico because of the language barrier.
How do you think this experience will influence you as a person and professionally?
It helped me get out of my comfort zone, meet a lot of people and make a lot of connections, and lose my fear of speaking English.
What advice would you give to those who are about to go on exchange to another country?
Don't be afraid to talk, make lots of friends and pack light, you can find everything in the other country and then it will be very difficult to make the suitcases close.
Would you recommend these opportunities offered by UNI to your colleagues?
Yes, it is an unforgettable experience. It makes you mature and see the world and its opportunities from a completely different perspective.
Jul 12, 2023 | Study abroad
Ximena Baqueiro of Global Business at the University of Burgos, Spain.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes.
At what point and why did you start thinking about applying for a scholarship and studying in another country?
From the sixth semester, to take advantage of the programs.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
It was the option that most caught my attention of the available opportunities.
How was the scholarship application process?
Simple, just fill out forms and share documents.
How did you prepare for this new experience?
Nothing special, looking for information about the place, weather, etc.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
I've had similar experiences before, it's something I was familiar with.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
It has been a bit complicated to adapt to their teaching and evaluation method.
What do you miss the most about Mexico and UNI?
Family, friends and schoolmates and Mexican food.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience? And the most difficult?
The evaluations, in general everything was fine.
How do you think this experience will influence you as a person and professionally?
Every experience allows you to grow personally and professionally, so I think it has been good to participate in this type of program, to learn to adapt to different methods and cultures in order to grow.
What advice would you give to those who are about to go on exchange to another country?
Go with an open mind, investigate culture and traditions in general.
Would you recommend these opportunities that UNI offers to your colleagues? Of course you would! Take advantage of these wonderful opportunities.
Jul 12, 2023 | Study abroad
Mónica Hernández López of Nutrition at the Faculty of Nutrition and Dietetics, University of Lleida, Spain.
When you entered Uni, did you know there were international programs?
Yes, it was the reason I chose to stay at this university.
At what point and why did you start thinking about applying for a scholarship and studying in another country?
Since I entered college I had this goal in mind, because I think that studying abroad totally changes your perspective on life, so I wanted to live that experience.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
I am in love with the Mediterranean culture and Spain was the choice for my career. Besides the fact that it is a place that always caught my attention because there are many ties that unite Mexico and Spain.
How was the scholarship application process?
Everything was very clear, it was just a matter of fulfilling the requirements and following the process once you were admitted.
How did you prepare for this new experience?
I talked to students who had already had this experience in previous years and I was very organized with the times and things I needed for the trip.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
I was very excited about what I was about to experience. A little nervous, because it would be an unknown world, but I was sure that everything was going to go very well.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
We had 2 weeks to get to know the other exchange students from other countries, and to get to know the Catalan language a little bit.
What do you miss the most about Mexico and UNI?
My family, friends, the food made by my mom, and from UNI the evaluation system and closeness with the professors.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience? And the most difficult?
The most exciting thing: living together and making friends from so many countries, different cultures, discovering new cities. And the most difficult thing was to adapt to a different rhythm in the classes and the evaluation system.
How do you think this experience will influence you as a person and professionally?
On a personal level, it gave me much more self-confidence and I developed many interpersonal skills. On a professional level, it allowed me to get to know the healthcare system in another country and many tools and contacts that will be of great help in the future.
What advice would you give to those who are about to go on exchange to another country?
They should enjoy every moment to the fullest, make many friends and allow themselves to experience the culture of the place they are visiting in an authentic way.
Would you recommend these opportunities offered by UNI to your colleagues?
Absolutely, it's a life-changing experience.
