Feb 6, 2019 | Academic quality
PREPA UNI students represented us at ALEXMUN 2019, a United Nations simulation event held at the Alexander Bain Institute in Irapuato, which was attended by about 200 students from different high schools in the country.
To participate in this event, students prepare their proposals and documents two months in advance. In these forums they must consider the political position of the country, important social events, problems, economic generalities, etc.
Some of the committees in which our students participated were: OECD (Organization for economic cooperation and development), UN WOMEN (United Nations Women), UNCHR (United Nations High Conditioner for Refugees), UNICEF (United Nations International Children's Emergency Fund).
After 3 days of long debates and negotiations in English, students VEVA MIRIAM CABRERA and PIA VIEYRA ARROYO won the Best Delegate and Best Diplomat awards respectively.
Honorable mentions also went to students BRENDA JAIR NARA FAT and JOSÉ AGUSTIN CISNEROS FIGUEROA.
All with excellent performance and outstanding participation.
Special thanks to teacher Gloria García for the excellent preparation of the students who represented us in the model.
Jan 25, 2019 | Academic quality, Innovation, Link
Dr. Ramon Sanchez, Director of Innovation and Technology at the Harvard School of Public Health, gave training to facilitators of the Program for Strengthening the Innovation and Sustainability Ecosystem in the state of Guanajuato on December 10 and 11 at the University of Celaya.
More than 80 professionals, entrepreneurs, academics, leaders of business chambers, incubation centers, specialists and agents of change from all over the state, who have the vocation to contribute to the strengthening of the innovation ecosystem, participated in the event.
The next stage will be the Macro-workshop: "Creating businesses with global and sustainable impact", which will begin on February 22nd, with an expected 1,000 to 2,000 participants from all over the state: students, entrepreneurs, professionals, businessmen, executives, researchers, investors, government officials, civil associations, NGOs and the general public who want to generate successful high-impact business plans.
More information and registration can be found at this link.
Innovation Macro-Workshop
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Jan 23, 2019 | Study abroad
Ignacio Gama won the Uni International Scholarship to study in South Korea.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, I found out since I asked for reports to enter the race.
Did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
No, I thought that there were going to be many obstacles and that the competition was going to be strong.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No, never.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
To get to know new customs, cultures and meet people from different countries.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Because it was one of the two countries where I would have to practice my English skills and learn about other cultures.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
I felt nervous, because I was the only Mexican who arrived separately and I had no one to talk to at first, and no one to ask for help if I got lost. But those nerves went away as soon as I left the airport.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Very good. The university helped me since I arrived there, because I arrived there has a volunteer student program called "buddies of Hallym", in which the students of the university help you before you arrive to the country, since they wait for you in the arrival halls of the airport so you don't leave alone, since the university is almost 3 hours away from the airport. They also help you with the loading of your materials and the arrangement of your room.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
The food was what I missed the most, also the warmth of us Mexicans, both friendly countries, but in a different way. I also missed my own room in terms of privacy, as I had never shared a room with anyone else.
What about the Uni?
I didn't miss so many things about Uni since I was sure that I would be back and that not many things would change so radially. What I did miss was being able to talk with the teachers and with my classmates and with the university in general.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
All in all it was an experience that I do not regret, but if I have to choose 3 moments, they would be learning to ski in the snow, traveling to Busan with some friends and being able to go to a friend's farm and being able to spend time with his family and prepare a typical dish called "Kimchi".
And the hardest part?
To say goodbye to all the friends I made throughout the semester, because unfortunately we were all from places that were not 2 hours away. And I don't know when I will be able to see them again.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
Growing in both aspects and in being more culturally empathetic. It also gave me a greater sense of competitiveness than we are used to at Uni.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Of course, experiences like these are unique and I don't think anyone has ever regretted them. From long programs such as Semester Abroad to short programs such as "hands around the world".
Thank you very much!
Jan 23, 2019 | Study abroad
Gerardo Francisco García is studying Digital Design and was awarded a scholarship to study for a semester at Hallym University in South Korea.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
I had heard about the programs before, but never in depth, I didn't know how they worked or their international reach.
Did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
Before I started my studies I never thought about it, later during the semesters I thought about it, but I never applied for the different calls for applications.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
Never.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
On the one hand, I have always been interested in the different cultures of the world, wanting to know and live on the other side of the world. On the other hand, the comments of my classmates who had already participated in these programs helped me to decide to apply for this program.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
I had already heard many things about South Korea, and I already knew about the culture of the country. I took it as the best option because of the cultural differences and the fact that it is completely on the other side of the world.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Complete amazement and fear, everything I had heard about the country came true. Amazement because everything was new to me, every little detail of Korea made me learn new things. Fear because of the fact that everything was different and it was a little complicated to understand things since most of them were written in Korean.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Hallym University behaved in a spectacular way, the teachers as well as the students in charge of the "Buddy" program facilitate all the procedures that you may need inside and outside the university, always fraternal and kind, offering their help for whatever you may need.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
My family, friends and very important the food. It is well known that Mexican cuisine is one of the richest in the world and it shows when you are on the other side of the world.
What about the Uni?
More than anything my friends, you get used to the people you have been living with for more than 4 years and the absence is noticeable.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Every day is a new adventure, you never know what might happen, from the various activities that the "Buddy" program has prepared for us to meeting new people that help you grow as a person and as a professional. But if I had to choose I guess it would be the first snowfall of winter, it just happened on the weekend so we were all able to enjoy various outdoor activities.
And the hardest part?
At the beginning I would say that the language, if you went out of the university and you didn't find a person who spoke Korean, everything became a little complicated, the basics of the language you learn with time thanks to the basic Korean class.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
I hope to learn and grow in all aspects of life. I am having one of the best experiences of my life and I owe it all to this program and to the University of Celaya.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Highly recommended to all my fellow students at the University of Celaya, truly.... if you have the possibilities to study in another country I am one hundred percent sure that you will never regret it. You can learn a lot about the country you travel to, the people who live there, the other exchange students and you can even learn something new about yourself.
Thank you very much!
Jan 23, 2019 | Academic quality, Link
The School of Architecture received the invitation of M. Arq. José Luis Alvarez Tinajero, Director of NODE a creative nexus, progressive and parametric architecture firm, with presence in New York, Mexico City and Brussels. NODE in the eighth edition of its project BIO.series, is honored to present Bjarke Ingels founder of BIGBjarke Ingels Group, in Mexico City, with the intention of honoring the trajectory of one of the most innovative and important architectural offices today.
Our architecture students will have the opportunity to attend Bjarke Ingels ' Keynote Lecture on April 8, where he will receive the National 'KALMANANI' Award (which means Master Architect in Nahuatl, the ancient language of the Aztec Empire). NODE has been a promoter of progressive architecture in Mexico and has brought together professionals of international stature to share his ideology and trajectory, becoming an inspiration for Mexican architects.
Jan 23, 2019 | No category
Daniela Montes López, completed a semester of her degree in Communication and Audiovisual Media at Guangdong University thanks to the Uni.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs? <b></b>
Yes, I had been told about it since I entered, but I didn't really understand what it consisted of.
<b></b>¿Creítion that you will goíAre you planning to live and study abroad? <b></b>
I did believe it, because it was a goal I had since I started my career, becoming one of my motivations to do my best in my studies .
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before? <b></b>
No, never.
<b></b>What prompted or motivated you to study in another country? <b></b>
I was motivated to get to know a culture different from my own, to learn a language, and that this language would make me realize that my limitations are in my head and that I am capable of overcoming them. In addition, I knew that being in a different landscape than the one I already knew would allow me to discover skills and aptitudes that I had not noticed before in myself. On the other hand, I wanted to be the one to make my country and university known.
Why did you decide to study in that country? <b></b>
Because throughout my career I have had to live with Chinese students who go to the university, who told me about their country, leaving me curious to learn about their culture and experience on my own all those social and cultural differences that I knew would help me grow as a person.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country? <b></b>
I could not believe that I was on the other side of the world and although from the first moment I could notice the culture shock, without understanding anything of what they were telling me, I was very curious about what could happen. I also felt very happy because I was reaffirming the friendship I created with my Chinese friends I met at UNI in Mexico, who welcomed me at the airport, introducing me to more friends, and without a doubt, Chinese people are very kind people.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived? <b></b>
They have been very kind and willing to answer any questions, especially the Chinese students who had been at UNI and two students who shared a room with us, thanks to them we were able to enjoy our stay more.
<b></b>What will you miss most about Mexico? <b></b>
To my family, friends and Mexican food. I may miss my daily activities in Mexico, but best of all, I am sure I will be very busy capturing every moment in my mind to express it with such excitement to everyone when I return.
<b></b>What about UNI?
Subjects related to my career, my professors and friends.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience? <b></b>
A few weeks after arriving in China, we Mexicans ventured on a trip to the north of the country (Zhangjiajie), we all stayed in the same room, we were just getting to know each other, no one understood any Chinese, to tell the truth, we were new to everything, but that was what made it one of the best trips, we visited places with incredible landscapes, even one day we stayed on a mountain waiting for the sunset, of course, then we had to run down because they were going to close the park. Undoubtedly, the improvised trips are the ones that surprise you.
<b></b>And the hardest part? <b></b>
At the beginning I was learning the language, I heard or saw it and did not know how I was going to distinguish the characters and at the same time speak it, but as the days went by I got used to it, until I understood a basic conversation or even to be able to communicate when I needed to. I also got used to the way of payment when buying a product, because here are rare places where they accept cash and everything had to be with a mobile device.
<b></b>What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program? <b></b>
The experience of living abroad allows you to enjoy life without what you are used to, being a challenge, although a great decision, because it strengthens the soft skills and agility of resolution to the challenges that are presented along the way, knowing hidden areas of your person, which help you both personally and professionally, leaving new goals to meet.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by UNI to your colleagues? <b></b>
Totally, I believe that living an experience abroad and in particular in China allows you to leave your comfort zone, adapting to new customs and discovering that the biggest limitation is in you.
Thank you very much!
Jan 23, 2019 | Study abroad
Daniela Alarcón, Marketing student, was one of the winners of the Uni International Scholarship at Guangdong University - South China Business College.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
I did know that you have the opportunity to participate in international programs, however I was not aware of all the countries to which you have access.
Did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
I had always wanted to do it, but I never thought I would dare to do it.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
I had never lived abroad.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Being able to learn about another culture and see the differences and similarities that exist between my country and an Asian country, in addition to having the facility to travel within this continent.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
A year ago I had the opportunity to travel to Asia, so I could realize in a real way how different our cultures are, which made me want to continue to know Asia and really live this culture shock.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
I was nervous, since I chose to live in a country far away from Mexico and therefore from my family, and also because I had never lived a similar experience, I did not know how I was going to react, on the other hand, I did not know what to expect from this experience because of the different opinions that the exchange students of last semester had.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
I was very well received, arriving in China they picked us up at the airport and since this semester some Chinese were given the opportunity to live with foreigners, so during the whole semester we had the help of native people.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
Honestly, it was such a pleasant experience from day one that I didn't miss a hundred percent of anything, it's true that I missed my family, the food, and even being able to speak in my language all the time, but all of this was tolerable.
What about the Uni?
Mainly to my colleagues.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
The most exciting thing has been to be able to live the experience of being in a Chinese wedding, as they are really very different from the weddings that take place in Mexico, so it was very interesting to see the different ways of celebrating these events.
And the hardest part?
Spending Christmas and New Year's in a country where these holidays are not celebrated and being away from my family.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
As a person, it was a very big step for me, as I had never lived away from home before, and being able to get out of my comfort zone and live with people I didn't really know has helped me to be more tolerant and empathetic.
As a professional, being able to live with people from different countries, having an optimal communication and learning to work as a team with them, are skills that I am grateful to have been able to acquire, besides improving my English level and learning some Mandarin Chinese.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
I recommend 100% this experience, it is very enriching in different ways, since you have the opportunity to live with people from different countries and learn from them, besides being able to teach them and tell them about your country, on the other hand to know how different other people think, to know about their dreams and goals, make you open your mind and motivate you to think differently and be tolerant.
Living in a country with different customs, food, traditions, etc., allows you to learn about them, but also to know yourself, because sometimes we think we know how we will react to live different experiences, but you really do not know until you live it, you surprise yourself. Thank you for this wonderful opportunity!
Jan 23, 2019 | Study abroad
Montserrat Graniel from the Bachelor's Degree in Gastronomy obtained the Beca Uni to study at South China Business College.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, the main reason I chose this university.
Did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
Well, it was one of my goals and I just waited for the right time to apply.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Traveling and living alone in another country.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
I consider China to be a fascinating and contrasting country, I never imagined having the opportunity to study here. At first I only thought about "exotic" China and all the taboos, but when I arrived and experienced its traditions, visited some of its cities, etc., etc., etc.
I can say that all in all it is an impressive country.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Anxious, I just wanted to get out and meet.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
The people are very kind and attentive.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
My family and boyfriend
What about the Uni?
Subjects and teaching style.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
I can say that knowing English did not always help me, trying to communicate with the local people was complicated, we opted to make signs and that managed to get a laugh or two, but in the end we managed to understand each other. In spite of the language barrier, people tried to help and that gave me peace of mind. The exciting part came when I put my imagination to the test to make myself understood, an eternal game of signs and gestures.
And of course traveling to one of the most breathtaking places in China, Hunan province, certainly has landscapes that take your breath away.
And the hardest part?
Getting used to food and smells
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
I believe that traveling transforms people, this trip is part of my formation and growth as a person.
It is the first time I have traveled alone and it was not exactly a challenge, as it gave me the opportunity to blend in with the environment and to discover certain things about myself.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Sure, it's something you should experience at least once in your life.
Thank you for the opportunity
Jan 23, 2019 | Study abroad
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes
Did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
The truth is not
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
To get out of my comfort zone and get to know other cultures, challenge myself as a person and change my perspective of other countries.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
To grow as a person and learn more about business.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
At first fear and some nostalgia for my family.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Very good, they put us with people who helped us a lot and were always attentive to us.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
The food, and my family
What about the Uni?
Teachers and class schedules
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
There are quite a few things:
-Having ridden an extreme roller coaster (I had never ridden one in my life).
-Being stranded on a mountain alone without any idea how to get out of the mountain, without a map and without speaking Mandarin.
-Traveling in an uncomfortable train for more than 15 hours
-Watch a Kung Fu demonstration.
And the hardest part?
-SpendingChristmas without my family was undoubtedly one of the most difficult things about this trip.
-Learn the language in a short time.
-Adapting to Chinese food.
-Having to say goodbye to my friends I made in college.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
-To be able todevelop more as a person and be more adaptable to change.
-Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
-Of course, so that they have the opportunity to get to know themselves.
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Jan 16, 2019 | Uni Culture, Human rights, Academic Excellence Uni, Values
On Monday, January 14, the Law School held the Cátedra Prima de Leyes with the theme: State Anticorruption System, taught by Dr. Román Gustavo Méndez, who is currently a member of the Citizen Participation Committee of the State Anticorruption System and a member of the Coordinating Committee of the State Anticorruption System.
This system seeks that government institutions, organizations, companies, educational institutions and in general the civil society join together to eradicate corruption in our state.
As part of the program, agreements are made to carry out various strategies that contribute to this project, the University of Celaya is the first state institution to sign the collaboration agreement to contribute through communication, research, training and awareness to young people in order to bring our society to a position where transparency and the rule of law prevail.
