Jun 21, 2019 | Study abroad
Alfredo Levi, a Gastronomy student, won a scholarship to study for a semester at Hally University in South Korea.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
The moment I found out that there were international programs was when they didn't give the tour of the school the first week of school (if I remember correctly). There was a moment where they talked to us about going to study in another country.
When you entered your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
Yes, the moment I found out that there were study abroad programs I thought, I want to go and I'm going to do it.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?Yes, I studied my first year of high school in the United States.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Eating, tasting the gastronomy of a country that was not my own. The experience of living in a place where they did not speak Spanish and being able to live with people of different nationalities.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Because it is a country where they do not speak Spanish, it seemed very different from what I am used to, not only because of the language, but also because of the culture. I wanted to try Korean barbecue and what better place than in Korea. Besides, I found the facilities of the university very nice.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Excitement, it was my first plane ride and it was to another continent. Even though I had no idea how to get to the city where I would be, I was excited even for that. I flew alone, carrying two heavy suitcases (suitcases without wheels), a ten kilos backpack, in winter time and in a strange country; that was what made me so excited, besides the possibility of getting lost because I didn't know where I had to get to.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
The university assigned me a Korean classmate to help me during my stay. When I didn't know which truck to take I made a Messenger call to him to talk to the ticket lady. In order to make it easier to say her name I just call her John (a very nice person). The first Korean food I tried was with him, and when I had doubts about the names of the dishes he solved my doubts.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
Tacos, tortillas and a wide variety of hot sauces.
What about the Uni?
Days in the kitchen. Going out at night and meditating while riding the truck back home.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
There are some very exciting things, but I'll pick one that may not be as exciting as others, but it's great. This was the time I ran a half marathon (21Km). I hadn't run for about 5 years, but I decided to enter. The first training I ran 10km in breaks, got injured and had to rest for about nine days. The second training I ran 15km without stopping and I got injured again (I realized it was because of the type of shoes, so I changed to running shoes), I rested more time and with two weeks to go I ran for the third time, but I could only run 5km. In the span of two weeks I trained three more times where in my sixth training session I managed the 21km and 5 days later I ran the race (I was still hurt, but I could finish it without stopping) and after I finished I could barely walk, but I had an incredible satisfaction that not even the pain could take that smile off my face.
And the hardest part?
In my first week in Korea I went to buy groceries alone, at the time of paying I wanted a bag, but I didn't know how to explain to the cashier I tried and after a while she could understand me and now she was trying to tell me that I had to pay for the bag (I felt very nervous) in the end I understood and got my bag. Now I am not even ashamed to talk all bad trying to explain what I want.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
To keep as many unforgettable experiences as possible.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Absolutely. Because it is not the same to go to a country to vacation than to live and be closer to the people of that culture.
Jun 20, 2019 | Study abroad
Arturo Pichardo Díaz, de Ingeniería Automotriz obtuvo una beca para estudiar un semestre en la Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana de Medellin en Colombia.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Sí, cuando entré a la universidad nos dieron una plática sobre las muchas oportunidades que la universidad nos ofrece.
When you entered your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
La verdad no, son oportunidades que se nos van presentando mientras estudias tu carrera y por ningún motivo tienes que dejar pasar, debes aprovecharlas.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No, fue mi primera vez
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Conocer un nuevo país, conocer nuevas personas, diferentes culturas y dar a conocer mi país y nuestra cultura.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Colombia siempre me ha llamado la atención por sus paisajes, sus personas y por la comida que tienen, al igual que Medellín que para mí es una ciudad que tiene mucha historia y hay muchas cosas que te pueden sorprender.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Desorientado y a la vez emocionado por estar viviendo una enorme oportunidad que se me pudó hacer realidad.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Muy bien, nos trataron excelente, nos dieron un recorrido por toda la universidad, y nos dieron una inducción sobre cómo y de qué se va a tratar nuestro semestre.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
Lo que más extrañé fue mi familia, amigos y claro la comida que tiene México
What about the Uni?
Los maestros y a mis compañeros que es muy difícil estar en un salón donde eres alguien nuevo.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Lo más emocionante que pasamos fue gracias a una organización llamada MIEO que es un grupo de personas que se encargan en realizar viajes, expediciones, visitas a lugares hermosos. Ellos tienen la meta en que un estudiante extranjero se sienta como en casa y rodeado de nuevos amigos de otros países.
And the hardest part?
Lo más difícil que afrontamos fue el problema del transporte, y claro que el tipo de cambio de moneda.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
La verdad, gracias al intercambio aprendí muchísimas cosas como persona por ejemplo a administrar tu dinero, tomar tus propias decisiones, ser mas responsable, entre muchas cosas más, profesionalmente aprendimos nuevas cosas gracias a las materias que escogimos, tuvimos un campo más amplio sobre temas vistos en la universidad de Celaya y pudimos comparar los países en el campo de la industria.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Por supuesto, siento que la universidad nos trata de dar estas oportunidades, la cuales son muy buenas becas, sin embargo hay muchos estudiantes que no se han dado cuenta que existen y lo grandioso que es poder irte de intercambio.
Jun 12, 2019 | Study abroad
Iván Tello, estudiante de Negocios Globales, realizó una estancia académica en Brasil gracias a la Beca Internacional Uni
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Sí, al terminar mi examen de admisión tomé un folleto sobre la Uni en el cual estaban todos los programas y convenios que tiene.
When you entered your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
Sí, era uno de mis sueños y objetivos que tenía planteado y en el cual mi familia siempre me apoyaba.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
Estuve durante un mes en Italia cuando estudiaba bachillerato pero fue un viaje cultural. Después hasta que entré a la Uni realicé una movilidad de arranque de una semana en Toronto, Canadá.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Me motivaba el conocer una cultura diferente a la de México, conocer personas que están estudiando al igual que yo pero que tienen pensamientos distintos y a la vez enriquecedores; porque te das cuenta que alrededor del mundo tienes muchas oportunidades para estudiar o trabajar pero no las percibes tan de cerca hasta que sales al extranjero.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Mi decisión de estudiar en Brasil fue por un sueño que siempre tuve en mi mente y que mi mamá siempre me decía: “algún día se te cumplirá, sigue perseverando”y era que anhelaba conocer el Monumento del Cristo Redentor en Río de Janeiro; además de esto también quería aprender un nuevo idioma y estudiar en la PUCRS, una de las mejores universidades privadas de Brasil, es algo maravilloso en mi vida.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Llegaron a mi mente sentimientos encontrados: alegría, nostalgia, felicidad, nerviosismo y un poco de miedo, todo esto debido al saber que no iba a estar con mi familia y mi novia 6 meses, estaba en un país con un idioma tan parecido al español pero a la vez difícil de entender si no tienes conocimiento de él y por otra parte estaba feliz porque conocería nuevas personas, nuevas amistades y aprendería mucho sobre la cultura de Brasil.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Desde que llegué al Aeropuerto percibí cómo las personas en Brasil son muy cálidas, pues mi amigo universitario asignado por la PUCRS fue por mí para llevarme a la casa donde me hospedaría y en cuanto llegué a la PUCRS, Vítor el coordinador de movilidad académica junto con sus colaboradores nos dieron la bienvenida y nos trataron como en casa, eso me gustó mucho y me hizo sentir más tranquilo para preguntar cualquier duda que tuviera.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
Toda mi familia, familiares, a mi novia y amigos; también agregó la comida porque en estos momentos te das cuenta realmente de lo rica que es nuestra cultura gastronómica.
What about the Uni?
A cada uno de mis profesores, director y a mis amigos.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Lo más emocionante fue el carnaval, la gente realmente se apasionó en estas fechas e hizo que me sintiera parte de esta festividad, fue algo que nunca había experimentado en mi vida. A esto le agrego el convivir con franceses, inglesas, españolas, brasileños, suecos, canadienses, colombianos, un chileno y una portuguesa; en verdad me agradó mucho y me la pasaba genial platicando con ellos, una aventura increíble compartir nuestras culturas.
And the hardest part?
Ahora se invierten los papeles y lo más difícil es despedirme de mis nuevos amigos y amigas, personas con las que conviví tan sólo 6 meses pero fueron suficientes para que marcaran mi vida y se quedarán en ella. Sin embargo, ahora tengo ya nuevos destinos para visitar en un futuro.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
Como persona espero valorar más a mi familia y el esfuerzo que hace para que yo reciba la mejor educación, espero crecer también culturalmente y enseñar a las personas que si te propones algo puedes cumplirlo.
Como profesional espero dar más de mí en el ámbito laboral y no quedarme en la rutina del día a día sino aprender algo nuevo cada día.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Claro que sí, a cada uno de ellos les digo que se atrevan a realizar esta aventura de aprendizaje, diversión y crecimiento, pues debes hacer un equilibrio entre las 3 y decir: “lo único imposible es aquello que no intentas”. ¡Gracias por esta oportunidad UNI – única!!
Jun 11, 2019 | Study abroad
Elvia Susana is studying International Business and was awarded the Uni Scholarship to study for a semester in South Korea.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, I knew since high school that you could apply for exchange programs.
When you entered your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
Yes, since I started my degree I decided that I wanted to go to Korea when I completed the required semesters.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
Never.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
One of the reasons was to get to know the Korean culture closely since I have always been interested in it, to meet people from other countries and be able to share our cultures, to have the opportunity to learn a new language and to improve my English.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
I decided on Korea because as I mentioned I am very interested in their culture, also because I knew they had a good study program and another reason is because I wanted to study in a completely different country.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
I will not deny that I felt terrified, but at the same time excited, the first few days you can't believe you are even on the other side of the world.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
From the first contact I had with them they were super nice, from the moment you are in the process they help you. Once you arrive in Korea you have a person to help you with whatever you need, the teachers and classmates are very kind and they also care about you.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
The food! I'm not going to lie, Korean food is delicious but I can't deny my roots. And I miss my family and friends.
What about the Uni?
To my friends and the facilities of the Uni.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
The most exciting thing was to share very special moments with new friends, I think that what I was most excited and surprised about is that even though we are so different, we have the same tastes and the same problems, to have shared what Mexico is and to have known new cultures is something incomparable.
And the hardest part?
The language and communication, each person has different ideas and communicating them in a language that is not the main one you speak is the most complicated because many times there are misunderstandings and also you must have an open mind for many situations.
And finally, be aware that this experience is not forever.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
Personally trust, tolerance, respect, experience, independence and being grateful..
Professionally, new contacts, learning a new language and improving my English and knowledge related to my subjects.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Of course, you don't have to think about it, just apply.
It is an incredible opportunity, if you are not chosen the first time or you did not get the country you wanted, don't be discouraged, do better and reapply for the scholarship.
![I hope to develop my cultural intelligence and my resume.]()
Jun 10, 2019 | Study abroad
Marisol obtained a Uni Scholarship to study in Brazil for part of her Bachelor's Degree in International Business.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes
When you entered your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
Yes, since before I started my career, I had set my mind to it.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
Yes
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
I really like to challenge myself and to go not only to live but also to study in another country completely different and with a different language with which I had never had a relationship, it was a great challenge for me besides that I am a person very attached to my family, I know it is not bad but I needed to get completely out of my comfort zone.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Besides the fact that the university is one of the best in Latin America and I believe that Brazil is a country so rich in culture, in biodiversity, full of beautiful places to visit and learn from.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Many mixed feelings, happiness, nerves, excitement and sadness for being away from my family.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Excellent, the people are very warm, friendly, they are always there for us, both PUCRS students and the mobility department.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
My family, friends and food.
What about the Uni?
To my colleagues and teachers.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Really everything, but meeting new people, meeting new places is the most incredible thing in the world, it's an experience I wouldn't trade for anything and so far it's been one of the best decisions I've made.
And the hardest part?
Adapting to everything, the language, the food, the schedule, but most of all to being away from home and out of my comfort zone.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
I am too attached to my family and this time has helped me to become more independent and detached from them. Professionally I hope it will be a more practical and direct way to develop my cultural intelligence and that it will be a plus on my resume.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Yes, 100% recommended.
Jun 10, 2019 | Study abroad
Karla Daniela is studying International Trade and Logistics at Uni, and during this semester she obtained the Uni Scholarship to study in Brazil for a semester.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, and it was one of the reasons why I decided to enter Uní.
When you entered your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
It was a goal from the beginning of my career
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
Yes, before entering the race I was living in Houston, TX.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
The opportunity to get to know another culture, new customs, a new language and to take a little piece of Mexico to another country. Being more open and develop my sense of adapting to new things.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Because of the prestige of the university (PUCRS), and because of the language, since Brazil is the only country in Latin America where they do not speak Spanish.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
It was an explosion of mixed feelings, because I was very excited about the new experience but also scared and curious.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Super Good, I consider the mobility department is very well trained and they have a super good vibe that makes you feel welcome. And in general the teachers and students are very helpful and friendly.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
To my family, I consider that they are what gives you encouragement and strength to go on day by day.
What about the Uni?
My classroom, my classmates and teachers. Being able to communicate in my own language.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Traveling within the country and being able to see wonderful sights, meeting many people from different countries and learning from them, their culture, customs.
And the hardest part?
Being away from home. At the beginning you don't realize how long you are going to stay, but as the days go by, not seeing your family, not sleeping in your bed, not speaking your language, getting sick and mom not being there to pamper you is the hardest thing I have experienced.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
I hope to learn a lot in every way, to grow as a human being and that my mentality changes for the better.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Yes, one hundred percent, because these are experiences and opportunities that not just any university can offer. THANK YOU UNI!