Jun 6, 2022 | Study abroad
Paulina Robinson, estudia Arquitectura en la Uni y obtuvo la beca internacional para realizar una estancia en la Universidad de Lleida en España.
When you entered UNI did you know there were international programs?
SÍ
When you entered your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
No
¿Ya habías vivido o estudiado fuera de México?
No
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
El poder tener una experiencia internacional, conocer otros lugares con culturas diferentes y tener la oportunidad de adquirir más conocimientos y crecimiento personal.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Siempre me había llamado la atención conocer España.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Mucha emoción ya que fue la primera vez que salía de México y ves cosas completamente diferentes.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Bien, muy atentos siempre y con disposición de responder todas nuestras dudas.
What will you miss most about Mexico and UNI?
Las materias y la manera en la que se dan allá las clases en la Uni ya que es de una manera más práctica que aquí y la comida.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
El poder viajar y estar en lugares que siempre había querido conocer. También conocer personas que me han ayudado a crecer.
And the hardest part?
Adaptarse a un estilo de vida completamente diferente.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this experience?
Espero llegar con más conocimientos sobre mi carrera y ser una persona más independiente.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by UNI to your colleagues?
¡Completamente! ¡Gracias UNI por esta gran oportundiad!
Jun 6, 2022 | Study abroad
Alejandro estudia Ingeniería Industrial y fue becado internacional Uni para realiar una estancia en Corea del Sur.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Sí, ya que es uno de los prinicipales diferenciadores de la Uni.
When you entered your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
Desde el inicio fue uno de mis objetivos y estuve trabajando o enfocando todas mis actividades para lograrlo a mediano plazo.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
Sí, pero nunca en alguna país Asiático.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
El ver las cosas desde otra pespectiva, tener una mentalidad mas abierta, poder complementar mi CV, más en el aspecto internacional.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Ya que desde mi parecer es un país completamente diferente a México y quería salir de mi zona de confort.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Un poco de nerviosismo ya que a mi llegada las medidas contra el COVID estaban muy estrictas, pero de la misma manera emocionado porque sabía que valdría la pena.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Bastante bien, desde el principio los canales de comunicación con el staff de Hallym estuvieron muy abiertos y fueron muy serviciales conmigo, respondieron todas las dudas que me fueran surgiendo y buscaron que mi adaptación a Corea fuera lo mas rápida y sencilla posible.
What will you miss most about Mexico and UNI?
De México, la comida y de la UNI, a los profesores y su atención personalizada a cada uno de los estudiantes de la Universidad de Celaya.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Esta experiencia ha estado llena de momentos emocionantes para mí, es difícil escoger uno solo y por mencionar algunos: la vez que escalé la montaña “Samaksan”, la ocasión que fui parte del desfile mas grande de Corea del Sur, cuando me adentré a un tubo lávico, el primer partido de futbol al que asistí aquí o cuando probé por primera vez “Sannakji” (pulpo vivo).
And the hardest part?
Algunos trámites que he tenido que realizar al llegar fuera de la universidad y el idioma coreano ha presentado un obstáculo pero que al final todo se completó con éxito.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this experience?
Como persona el seguir en contacto con mis nuevas amistades y aprovechar todos los conocimientos que adquirí en esta travesía. Como profesional la habilidad de adaptarme a diferentes entornos facilmente, el entendimiento de nuevas culturas de trabajo y el sumar un diferenciador a mi perfil.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Totalmente, es una experiencia que enriquece tu persona en todos los aspectos y te ayuda a comprender/visualizar las cosas desde una perspectiva más amplia, conoces personas de todo el mundo y te enfrentas a constantes retos los cuales traen consigo un sinfín de recompensas.
Agradezco a la Universidad de Celaya por haberme brindado esta oportunidad, al Departamento de Internacionalización por acompañarme en el proceso, de la misma manera a la facultad de Ingeniería por haberme preparado con conocimientos de calidad internacional para enfrentar todos los retos que se me presentaron. A todos ellos aquellos que esten dudando en aplicar por una beca de intercambio dejen de hacerlo y avetúrense si es que tienen la oportunidad
Jun 6, 2022 | No category, Study abroad
Mauricio Espinoza is a student of Industrial Engineering and thanks to Uni's international scholarships he studied for a semester at the University of Oviedo, Gijón campus, in Spain.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, I already knew about all the international programs that Uni has and the opportunities for us students and it was one of the reasons why I decided to study at Uni.
When you entered your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
When I entered the career I already knew about the opportunities and from the beginning I was interested and acted in favor of winning a scholarship, then with time and because of the pandemic I thought it was no longer possible and that I would not study abroad, at the end of all the opportunities opened up and it was possible.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
Prior to this I had not studied outside of Mexico.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
What motivated me to study in another country was to learn about the country I was in, its customs and to learn to be independent and grow as a person.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Spain was always my first choice to study abroad, I decided to study in Spain because of the language we have, I wanted to know more about Spain and its customs and I wanted to get out of my comfort zone being in Europe.
In addition, the University of Oviedo has a great level and that motivated me to make it my choice to study there.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
When I arrived in Spain it was very exciting because I was fulfilling a dream I had for many years and I was going to live an unforgettable experience.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
In the first days in Gijón we went to the University to choose the subjects and they treated us well, they helped us with all the doubts we had and with all the process that had to be done. The teachers supported us in everything and so it was a little easier.
What will you miss most about Mexico and UNI?
What I missed most about Mexico was the family, food and the weather since it is very cold, and from Uni I missed my friends and classmates.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
The most exciting thing I have experienced in this experience are the trips I have made, the new places, food and customs that are made.
And the hardest part?
The most difficult thing is being away from your family, learning to be independent and the level or educational system in Spain, which is totally different from Mexico.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this experience?
What I expect from this experience is to grow as a person, to learn, to be more responsible and to value everything we have and have achieved.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
These opportunities are 100% recommendable for my colleagues because you learn a lot, you value, grow and see life in other countries in different ways, as well as getting to know new places.
Any other comments:
As a comment I would like to thank the University of Celaya and the Internationalization Department for all the opportunities they give us students to grow and have different experiences in our lives.
Jun 6, 2022 | Study abroad
Alejandra, an engineering student, tells us about her experience living in Lleida during the six months of her Uni international scholarship.
- When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, I had the opportunity to study at Uni since high school and since then I knew that the University had international programs.
- When you entered your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
I had always wanted to live the experience of studying abroad for a semester, when I entered the race this was one of my goals but because of the pandemic I thought it was not going to be possible.
- Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
I had the opportunity to win a scholarship from EDUCAFIN and support from UNI for a one-week study trip to Canada. I enjoyed that trip so much that I was constantly looking for opportunities to travel and study abroad.
- What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
I had always wanted to travel and study abroad, it was one of my goals.
- Why did you decide to study in that country?
My dream had always been to travel to Europe, when the opportunity to study in Spain came up I didn't think twice. Spain is a place full of history and culture, it is definitely a country you have to visit.
- How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
At the beginning it was a little difficult because there are many changes, the people, the culture, everything is different. However, little by little you adapt and learn from every experience and person you meet.
- How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Since before arriving in Spain, the University of Lleida has been in contact with us, they have always been willing to help us and solve any doubts that may arise before and during this semester abroad.
- What will you miss most about Mexico and UNI?
Definitely my family and friends, but without a doubt also Mexican food.
- What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
The opportunity to visit several countries, not only Spain, and to meet people who have undoubtedly made this experience one of the best of my life.
At the beginning, adapting to a new culture and language was the most complicated part.
- What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this experience?
To grow both personally and academically in a new environment full of challenges and new experiences.
- Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
These six months have been amazing, I definitely recommend studying abroad. It is a unique and unforgettable opportunity. I will never forget everything I have experienced and known thanks to this scholarship.
Jun 6, 2022 | Study abroad
Mikel Guerrero, from Global Business, won the international scholarship to study in Gijón, Asturias in Spain:
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs? Yes.
When you started your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad? Yes, but, in the middle of my career, due to the pandemic and the job where I had done my internship months before, I stopped contemplating it (while still applying for the call).
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before? Yes, first year of high school in Canada.
What motivated you to study in another country? To know the academic level, the culture, to live new experiences, to know more countries, the learning and the challenge of starting to face daily life without people so attached to me (family).
Why did you decide to study in that country? Because it is the country that most attracted my attention, since in addition to having family, I like its culture and it is a more developed country.
What did you feel when you arrived in the new country? Satisfaction, tranquility and excitement.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived? Well, there was no induction week or anything like that, and as for the subjects, I chose the ones that were left and that best fit my schedule, even so, the subjects are quite interesting, the professors are excellently prepared and willing to support you with advice.
What will you miss most about Mexico and UNI? Tacos, family and friends.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience? Visiting family and getting to know other countries.
And the hardest part? The university, this is where professional and personal growth is demonstrated in order to face other study models.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this experience? I hope that this will be a tool that will help me to open more doors in my personal and professional life. As a professional I hope to finish university and return to Spain or somewhere in the European Union.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues? Of course, 100%.
Any other comments: Thanks to the university and the support of my parents I had this great opportunity that allows me to continue growing as a person in all aspects to achieve my goals.
Jun 6, 2022 | Study abroad
María del Sol se encuentra estudiando ingeniería en la Universidad de Celaya y gracias a nuestro programa de becas internacionales está realizando una estancia semestral en la Universidad de Lleida en España:
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Sí, al ir al área de admisiones me comentaron de las diferentes oportunidades de intercambio que ofrecia la universidad.
When you entered your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
Sí, uno de los principales para entrar a la UNI fue poder tener la opotunidad de irme de intercambio, ya que era un sueño que quería lograr.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
Estuve 1 mes en Bostón y ahorita mi semestre en Lleida, España.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Conocer otras culturas, aprender sobre sus diferentes programas de ingeniería que manejan y poder viajar.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Creo que es un país muy completo y diferente a México. Y muy interesante, lleno de lugares que recorrer.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Muy emocionada y nerviosa por los cambios en mi vida pero feliz.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Excelente, definitivamente es la mejor escuela en España a la que puedes asistir ya que desde antes de venirme me informaron de todo lo que ocupaba saber y me orientaron en todo. Además de que lo profesores son muy amables y te ayudan en todo.
What will you miss most about Mexico and UNI?
Lo que más extraño es la comida mexicana y mi familia y amigos.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Poder viajar a otros paises y conocer a más extranjeros que están viviendo la misma experiencia que yo.
And the hardest part?
Extrañar a mi familia
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this experience?
Creo que me ayudó a crecer muchísimo personalmente a ser todavía mas independiente y como profesional me ayudó a saber en un futuro donde me gustaría estar.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Totalmente, considero que es algo muy importante que todos deberíamos vivir para poder desarrollarnos como personas y profesionistas además de que te abre muchas puertas. ¡Gracias a todas las personas que me apoyaron!
Jun 1, 2022 | Study abroad
Andrey Alberto estudia Global Business y obtuvo la beca internacional Uni para estudiar un semestre en Corea del Sur. Aquí nos cuenta su experiencia:
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Sí, lo sabía con anterioridad.
When you entered your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
Lo consideré como una posibilidad, pero no lo había contemplado tan próximo.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
Sí, en Italia durante 4 años y en Canadá por parte de una beca del gobierno de Guanajuato.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Conocer personas y diferentes puntos de vista y sobre todo aprender de la sociedad y las personas para crecer como mejor como persona.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Siempre me llamó la atención Asia y quería conocer una cultura completamente diferente a la mía, además siempre he tenido una atracción hacia Corea ya que sigo mucho las series y cultura de tal país.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Al inicio me sentí muy nervioso por estar en un país muy diferente pero también muy emocionado de ver cómo es la vida en el país. Observaba todo a mi alrededor contrastando la vida en mi país y en Corea.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
El recibimiento fue excelente, aunque un poco rápido debido a las medidas implementadas por la pandemia, pero todos fueron muy amables y considerados.
What will you miss most about Mexico and UNI?
Lo que más extraño de México es mi familia y la manera de interactuar con las personas y de la UNI extraño el ambiente con mis compañeros de clase.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
El poder conocer varios lugares de ensueño y viajar con amigos de muchas nacionalidades y aprender un poco de su cultura.
And the hardest part?
Lo más difícil fue el lidiar con el idioma cuando me encontraba solo ya que es muy diferente incluso para leer y escribir al inicio, por lo que tenía que depender completamente del traductor.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this experience?
Me ayudó desarrollar habilidades de comunicación más efectivas que me ayudarán en mi vida profesional para crear conexiones y me ayudó a hacer más organizado con mis finanzas y administración del tiempo.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Las recomiendo al 100% ya que son puertas que nos dan la oportunidad de conocer personas increíbles y de crear experiencias que durarán toda la vida. ¡Gracias UNI!
Algún otro comentario:
No tener miedo de aplicar a ninguna beca, pero se debe de tener en mente que todo se obtiene con esfuerzo y dedicación y todo es posible, nosotros mismos creamos nuestras oportunidades.
May 13, 2022 | Academic Excellence Uni, Innovation, Sustainability
The University of Celaya through the department of StartUp Center, the student group Enactus University of Celaya and Enactus Mexico, gladly and proudly congratulates the students of the Sooma team, who have been officially selected to participate in the National Competition Enactus Mexico 2022, in the league EMPOWERING CHANGE, where they will compete from June 25 to 27 in the city of Aguascalientes with the SOOMA project, composed of:
- Paola Ruiz - Digital Design student
- Fernanda Sierra - Law Student
- Fernanda Peña - Global Business Undergraduate Student
- Samantha Arreguín - Global Business Student
- Elizabeth Romero - Digital Design Graduate
- Mtra. Carolina Michelle Romero - Innovation Mentor and GPS Master Enactus Universidad de Celaya
We celebrate and are proud that they have been an example for the entire university community of our country being selected from hundreds of teams, demonstrating that adversity is an area of opportunity and that the effort and dedication as social entrepreneurs, are harvested as the impact and change in the quality of life of people.
We recognize the work, effort and results of the Enactus Hub Universidad de Celaya. Thank you for being agents of change and continue to promote the culture of entrepreneurship in the country. We know that you will proudly represent the University of Celaya in the Enactus Mexico 2022 National Competition, with the SOOMA project.
Learn more about the Sooma project:
Did you know... an estimated 931 million tons of food is wasted worldwide each year, 61% of which goes to waste at home.
Sooma, is a freemium application with artificial intelligence that solves the lack of healthy meal planning, unnecessary purchases and improves food storage, so that these changes positively impact the health and nutrition of the user, leaving behind the bad food avoiding food waste from home, to eat well and take advantage of more. Positively impacting Sustainable Development Goals 2 Zero Hunger, 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities, 12 Responsible Consumption and Production and 15 Life of Terrestrial Ecosystems.
What is Enactus?
Enactus, the largest global network of university leaders that generate social business, promoting social entrepreneurship projects that positively impact the fulfillment of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals of the UN Agenda 2030, working for a better world.
Follow us on Facebook - Enactus Universidad de Celaya: https://www.facebook.com/EnactusUniCelaya
Write to us at: enactusuni@udec.edu.mx
Apr 4, 2022 | Social Responsibility, Values
"Being a STEM mentor is an excellent opportunity to participate in changing the mindset towards the recognition of women in our society."
The University of Celaya's commitment to the Celaya community has outlined key lines of action for its institutional plans and projects, providing opportunities for those who wish to develop their skills, enhance their talent and achieve their goals.
The "STEM Girls Can Do" program offers education to girls in 5th and 6th grade of elementary school in public institutions in Celaya to strengthen their skills in science, technology, engineering and mathematics with the objective of developing their capacity for creative problem solving, as well as emotional management and logical mathematical thinking, integrating information and communication technologies to their learning process. This program has been in place at Uni since 2019 and has had very good results due to the significant impact on the lives of both girls and participating mentors. To learn more about this program, watch this video.
During the January-June 2022 semester, biweekly sessions with "STEM Girls" are scheduled on Saturdays from 10:00 to 12:00 h; recently a rally was organized by students of Industrial Engineering and Mechatronics, in which they challenged the knowledge of girls through activities such as: multiplication bingo, robot programming, roulette prize or question, etc ... in an atmosphere of healthy coexistence and a lot of fun.
"I consider that the mentors in charge of the STEM girls are people who guide the participants in an assertive way, motivating the girls to get actively involved in each of the activities; ... as mentors we have an excellent opportunity to generate interest in the girls in areas in which engineering has a great involvement; a change of culture is being generated towards the acceptance and introduction of women to the area of technology and engineering because we can contribute great things and perform very efficiently" expresses Kathy Vera, STEM mentor.
If you want to live this experience, join the group of mentors of the "STEM Girls" program, contacting Mtra. Rosalinda Cerda (rlces@udec.edu.mx) and become an agent of the change you want for the world.
University of Celaya: "Life in the service of the common good".
Mar 30, 2022 | Human rights, Social Responsibility, Values, Link
The University of Celaya, in keeping with its commitment to train women and men with the highest educational quality to develop their capacity to build a better country, has signed the agreement "For equality and peace building" with the Municipal Institute of Women of Celaya (INSMUJERES) and 15 other educational institutions of Celaya to participate in the implementation of affirmative actions that promote, safeguard and respect the human rights of women and men, through a cross-cutting and inter-institutional work.
The signing of this agreement contemplates the generation of projects to achieve maximum development in the training and specialization of human resources, in order to achieve egalitarian spaces between women and men, safe and peaceful spaces, free of violence, and to provide women and men with tools for their full development.
Some of the topics on which the inter-institutional cross-cutting roundtables will work are:
- Gender equality that favors and promotes social development for the people of Celaya.
- Training for the full development of women and men, as well as public administration agencies.
- The generation of violence-free spaces and the sensitization of the community in spaces for peace.
The signing of this agreement was held in the framework of International Women's Day and took place at the Casa del Diezmo in Celaya. Javier Mendoza Márquez, mayor of the city, as a witness of honor, the rectors and representatives of the universities signed the agreement: Colegio Arturo Rosenblueth, Instituto Educativo Rosa González de Carmona, Instituto de Estudios Superiores del Centro de México, Instituto Tecnológico Nacional de México en Celaya, Tecnológico de Roque, Universidad de Celaya, Universidad Continente Americano, Universidad de Guanajuato, Universidad de Centro del Bajío, Universidad Lasallista Benavente.
The Universidad Latina de México, Universidad Pedagógica Nacional, Universidad Tecnológica Laja Bajío, UNITESBA, Universidad Virtual del Estado de Guanajuato and INAEBA also signed.
Thus, the University, through its research processes and links with society, is an agent of social transformation and behavioral changes of citizens from the perspective of theoretical studies and training actions that integrate the social actors involved in the subject.
