Jul 5, 2018 | No category
Jaime obtuvo la beca Uni para estudiar Ingeniería Industrial un semestre en Brasil.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Si sabia, de hecho, yo buscaba que me revalidaran materias en la UNI, pero si me revalidaban no podía irme de intercambio y decidí empezar la carrera de nuevo.
Cuando entraste a tu carrera ¿creíste que estudiarías en otro país?
Fue una de mis metas desde un inicio de mi carrera.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No, nunca.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Las ganas de conocer otra cultura, aprender otro idioma y tener esa gran experiencia
¿Por qué decidiste estudiar en Brasil?
Había escuchado que la gente, el ambiente, la cultura eran muy buenas y que me harían sentir como en casa
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
La verdad me sentí un poco nervioso, emocionado y a la vez con miedo, pero con el tiempo todo fue mejorando.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
De la mejor manera posible, siempre al pendiente y siempre ayudándonos en lo que necesitáramos y siempre con una sonrisa.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
Obviamente a mi familia, y un poco la gastronomía. Pero me adapto fácilmente entonces no es como que extrañe mucho.
What about the Uni?
A mis amigos.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Realmente todo, el intercambio lo considero como el mejor regalo, oportunidad o experiencia que nos han facilitado tanto nuestros padres como la universidad de Celaya.
And the hardest part?
Al principio el idioma, y nada más.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
Realmente aprendí demasiado, crecí, madure supe lo que es estar en otro país sin tu gente sin tus raíces, el punto es saber aceptarlo, adaptarte y saber que será la mejor experiencia que puedas tener como estudiante. También espero que las próximas generaciones que vienen, sepan aprovecharlo al máximo y disfrutarlo.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Claro que sí, no se van a arrepentir.
Jun 28, 2018 | No category
Enrique Ojeda fue becado Uni por un semestre en la Universidad de Lleida, en Cataluña, España.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Si ya sabía, pues las ofertas internacionales que ofrecía la Uni fueron una de las razones por las que entre a esta universidad.
When you entered your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
En realidad sí porque era un sueño que había estado persiguiendo desde ya hace mucho tiempo y por el que siempre luché.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No, jamás. Esta es mi primera vez y puedo compartir que ha sido una experiencia memorable donde conocí a muchas personas y conocí tantos lugares y aprendí tanto.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Mi impulsaba el deseo de aventura y de conocer algo nuevo. Mucha gente con la que he estado había platicado historias increíbles de este lado del mundo y me dije que, algún día, yo también contaría esas historias.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Decidí estudiar en España por las múltiples recomendaciones que había recibido por parte de otros alumnos que habían venido a la Universidad de Lleida y porque, quería conocer el otro lado del mundo y su gran cultura.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Sentí mucha emoción y miedo porque había llegado a un lugar que no conocía de nada. Recuerdo que cuando llegué a el aeropuerto aquel día, estaba desesperado porque estaba solo y no sabía qué hacer, pero pasaron los días, luego los meses y todo fue mejorando.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Me recibieron muy bien y siempre fui bien atendido en cuanto a todas las dudas que tuve, y el personal y profesores siempre fueron muy atentos.
What did you miss most about Mexico?
Lo que más extrañé de México son mi familia, mi casa y los amigos que dejé. Ahora que estoy muy lejos pienso en lo importante que es todo eso y que antes no lo valoraba. Le agradezco mucho a mis padres y a la Uni por la oportunidad.
What about the Uni?
Extraño los sistemas de calificaciones porque aquí en España es muy distinto a como estamos acostumbrados nosotros.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Lo más emocionante que he vivido en esta aventura fue conocer una de las ciudades de las que más hablan en películas y libros que es Londres. Es una experiencia que me dejó marcado y me enseñó que siempre hay cosas nuevas que descubrir y que debo agradecer por las cosas que me ha dado la vida.
And the hardest part?
Darte cuenta de qué estás solo y tienes que aprender a cocinar, a lavar y a cuidarte porque nadie más lo hará.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
Espero que la universidad no deje de ofrecer oportunidades como ésta, motivando a los estudiantes para que participen.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Bastante. He estado en varias llamadas con algunos amigos y cuando me preguntan ¿Qué se siente estar de intercambio? Yo siempre les digo que no hay forma de explicar, que esto se tiene que vivir!!
Jun 28, 2018 | No category
Daniela was awarded the Uni scholarship to study a semester of her Bachelor's Degree in International Commerce at the University of Oviedo in Spain.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, since I have been studying at Uni since high school and many classmates and professors told me that it was a very good opportunity both academically and professionally.
When you entered your career, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
From the beginning it was one of my goals to go on exchange at least halfway through my degree, the only option I had from the beginning was Spain.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No, the opportunity had not presented itself to me.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
More than anything, getting to know a new culture, facing new challenges, I liked the idea of getting away from all the routine, seeing what I was capable of, since many people want to go on exchange but don't have the courage to do it, and traveling and getting to know other countries more than anything else, and best of all, meeting friends from all over the world.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Because I have always loved Europe, I am in love with its history and the richness of its countries, plus Spain is one of the countries that most attracted my attention to know, and when I saw that there was the opportunity, I took it.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
The truth is that I was quite nervous and scared, since from the beginning we had problems to close a contract with an apartment. Other than that, the truth is that I was very excited, since I was dying to make new friends and travel.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Everyone has been very nice and has helped us a lot to adapt to the university system.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
The chili, they don't have chili here and the one they do have is not very hot.
What about the Uni?
To my teachers, especially Cintya Vera and Iliana, and to my classmates, who are not only friends or teachers, but I consider them as a second family.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Meeting many people, seeing the snow for the first time in my life and getting to know the coast of Asturias a little bit, as well as trying surfing for the first time. Traveling alone too.
And the hardest part?
Arriving without a place to live and finding an apartment, doing more complex procedures on my own, starting to manage myself both financially and personally. To be more responsible and tolerant with other people.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
To know myself better and see what I am capable of, to learn to live with people who are totally different from me and to see that, even though we are hundreds of kilometers apart, we have so many things in common. I learned to be more patient and responsible, and that I don't have to despair even if I'm under pressure.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Of course, I think it is a very nice opportunity that everyone should have and the truth is that you see life from another point of view, that the world is bigger than you think, and simply you yourself are a world, that thanks to Uni you can know better.
Jun 27, 2018 | No category
Salvador ganó la beca Uni para estudiar un semestre de su Licenciatura en Global Business en Hallym University Corea.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Sí, es una de las razones por las que decidí seguir estudiando en la UNI.
Did you think you would go live and study abroad in your first semester?
Siempre lo tuve en mente desde el primer semestre, era mi meta.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
Había tomado algunos cursos pero jamás tanto tiempo.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Salir de mi zona de confort y conocer más personas de diferentes lugares.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Conocer una cultura completamente distinta a la mía, donde ni siquiera es el mismo alfabeto. Quería desafiarme a mi mismo.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Estaba muy confundido, no sabía mucho del país, estábamos a -10 grados y no entendía lo que estaba pasando a mi entorno. A pesar de todo ello … muy emocionado!
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Muy bien, tanto maestros, compañeros y personal de la escuela han sido muy amables conmigo y todos los estudiantes de intercambio en general. No todos hablan inglés pero buscan la forma de ayudarte.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
Mi familia, amigos y los tacos.
What about the Uni?
Algunos de mis maestros, mis compañeros de clase y otros amigos.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Ir a varios lugares, empaparme de la cultura del país y conocer mucha gente. Me llena de alegría saber que cuento con amigos de muchas partes del mundo.
And the hardest part?
El alfabeto e idioma. Desearía poder hablarlo pero en verdad es muy complicado. Pensé que sufriría por la comida…… pero jamás sucedió eso!
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
Regresar con una mente más abierta, más consciente de no solo lo que pasa en Norte América y Europa sino también en un sector tan importante como el asiático. Además practicar idiomas porque en un futuro serán muy útiles.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Cien por ciento recomendadas. Es algo que todos deberían experimentar, sea el destino que sea. Me tocó ver que hay veces que no disfrutan la experiencia por estar comparándolo con su país. Eso sí, tienen que ir con la idea que todo va ser diferente a México y muy enriquecedor.
Jun 27, 2018 | No category
Luis Enrique is studying psychology and was awarded a scholarship to study at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana in Medellin, Colombia.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, it was one of the reasons why I decided to pursue my studies at the institution.
In your first semester did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
No, I wasn't thinking about it, but I was listening to the testimonies of my classmates who left and I was curious to apply for the scholarship so I could go to study.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No, neither, it is the first time and it was a totally different and enriching change.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Mainly the experience of living abroad and getting to know how my career, the subjects, etc., is seen from a different perspective.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
The first reason is because I wanted to get to know that country, in terms of culture and customs, and the second was because several classmates told me about their exchange program and recommended the university for its excellent educational level.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
I felt a series of emotions (happiness, nervousness, fear) I didn't know what would happen.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Sarah, the person in charge of internationalization, is a very kind person and from the beginning she is attentive to you, the professors are the same, they help you, guide you and orient you about the classes and what to do in the city.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
What you miss most is family, friends and food.
What about the Uni?
At Uni I miss the professors and classmates, especially the way of working, which is completely different.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Meeting people from other countries, creating new friendships that support you during your stay, having the opportunity to travel and see new places.
And the hardest part?
I think the hardest thing is being away from home.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
This experience helped me to grow in all senses (mentally and emotionally), it helped me to develop myself, to stand up for myself, to value things no matter how simple they are, but above all, to get out of my comfort zone, I hope this will help me to maintain the capacity and knowledge acquired to be able to take the next step in the labor area.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Yes, I highly recommend it to all colleagues looking to live this experience, as it makes you grow as a person, and gives you a different view of the world, the country, but above all, the way to develop your skills and knowledge acquired in Mexico.
Jun 26, 2018 | No category
Rubén Ignacio estudia Ingeniería Automotriz en la Uni y recibió la beca para estudiar un semestre en Brasil.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Sí, esa fue una de las razones por las cuales decidí inscribirme en la Uni.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No, es la primera vez que estudio y vivo fuera de México
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
La oportunidad de conocer una cultura nueva y aprender una lengua nueva así como desarrollar habilidades de adaptación.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Porque era el país más indicado para ingeniería y también porque hablan otro idioma.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Me sentí un poco impotente ya que no hablaba nada de portugués pero al mismo tiempo estaba emocionado por todo lo que iba a vivir.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Con los brazos totalmente abiertos ya que tienen un programa dedicado para estudiantes extranjeros y los profesores son comprensivos con sus alumnos extranjeros, están más que dispuestos para ayudar.
What did you miss most about Mexico?
Mi familia, mis amigos y la comida, viviendo en México nunca noté que tenemos una gastronomía única.
What about the Uni?
Mis compañeros de clase, los profesores y las instalaciones porque como la Uni no hay dos.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
El primer día que llegué a Porto Alegre y también mi primer día de clases.
And the hardest part?
Ser capaz de entender las primeras clases en la PUCRS porque no dominaba al 100% el portugués
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
Tener una mentalidad más abierta y también una perspectiva diferente sobre los conocimientos de la ingeniería.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
La recomendaría totalmente ya que es una experiencia única en la vida la cual la UNI nos ofrece, no solo ayuda profesionalmente hablando sino también emocional y mentalmente.
Jun 26, 2018 | No category
Fatima is studying International Business at Uni, and during this semester she obtained a scholarship for a semester stay at Guangdong University in China.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes.
In your first semester, did you think you would go to live and study abroad?
Yes, it was a future plan that I always had in mind since I started my career.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
Not as long as this time.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
The experiences you gain, growing as a person, learning a new way of life and
culture and learning about a different lifestyle from the one you are used to.
used to.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
China is a first world country and currently a world power.
economic, related to my career is the best option; it is very
interesting to see the big changes that occur when you are in a country
different from ours, especially to see the way in which they
think and see things from a different perspective than we do.
us in Mexico.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
It was a mixture of fear, excitement, and uncertainty, where you had to
and realize that you were already literally on the other side of the
world.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Very good, everyone has been very kind, they have been very attentive to
We, especially the Chinese teachers we had to deal with, have been great.
very nice people and they have helped us a lot since we arrived to
Guangzhou.
What did you miss most about Mexico?
Obviously being able to be close to my family and the food.
What about the Uni?
The environment, since it is different from here and, obviously, from my own.
colleagues and teachers.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
From the moment you arrive, you start to experience a thousand things by the simple fact of
to be in a country different from our own, from the landscapes we see,
the challenge of learning the language, the teaching methods, another meal.
And the hardest part?
The language is something that sometimes gets complicated as you go out into the world.
and not all people speak English, they can't understand you when you're on the street.
When communicating with them in their language, you have to
and the food, you crave for a thousand different things.
things that are only found in Mexico.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
After having this experience, I learned a lot, in the field of
professional I was able to understand from my own experience the way in which
Chinese culture thinks when it comes to business and what are their
priorities in the work environment, which will help me in the future.
Mexico is having a good commercial relationship with the United States.
with China and personally it is an experience that you will never forget.
helps you to grow a lot, to see things from a different perspective than you did before.
that you're used to, it makes you think and want to do something
to improve, even if missing certain things makes you value what you know and what you
has, however minimal it may be.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Of course, these are opportunities which make you grow and learn a lot and
leave you with a good experience.
Jun 18, 2018 | No category
Sergio López is studying architecture at the Universidad de Celaya and is currently on an academic stay at the Universidad Politécnica de Cataluña in Barcelona, Spain.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, it was one of the main reasons why I decided to study at UDEC.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
Last year I was able to take a study trip to New York to see works of renowned architects, during it, I took a class at Columbia University, then in July 2017 I was at UAB taking a leadership diploma course for a month.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?s?
I am enthusiastic about learning the techniques and architectural styles of other countries, in order to form my own style, combining what I have seen and learned in the trips I have made.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
The UPC/ESCUELA TÉCNICA SUPERIOR DE ARQUITECTURA IN BARCELONA is one of the best architecture schools in Europe and number 25 in the world. It has some subjects that UDEC does not have or that are taught in a different way and I was very interested in studying them here.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?s?
I felt like I was coming back home, being the third time I was in Spain, I loved to keep discovering new places, buildings and people, because after studying architecture, now everything made sense, now I understood the buildings and why they were built, simply magical.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Very good, UPC is a very large school, but it has welcome programs for Erasmus students, so it was easy to meet people from other countries and even from Mexico, my faculty ETSAB is very large, with 3000 architecture students.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
My family and friends, but most of all the food! I became a taster of Mexican food in Spain and concluded that in food, there are no two like Mexico.
What about the Uni?
My teachers and director, I return valuing more the teaching staff we have, they are really very well trained and above all they are always available to make inquiries and resolve any doubts that arise, something that in Spain is very rare to be able to do.<b></b>
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
To share knowledge with some of my colleagues, to see the way each school has to do something and to reach the same result,
And the mosts diffíeasy?
The most difficult thing has been the culture shock with some professors, there are many who are willing to help you, but others who have a more closed way of working, and the way of evaluating is very different from Mexico.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
I am sure that everything I learned here will be very useful to me, it helped me to value everything I have in Mexico and above all, I know that now I have many contacts of future colleagues who can contribute something interesting in my professional life.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Totally, whenever there is an academic trip I am the first one to invite my classmates and above all I always encourage them to do their best to go out and see the world, without a doubt traveling is one of my favorite activities and I want all my classmates to discover the world that is out there waiting for us.
Mar 1, 2018 | No category
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, I was aware of it and of course I always wanted to take advantage of such an opportunity.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No, I had not had the opportunity to live such an experience.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
The fact that I have always believed that traveling is a way to grow and learn, a way to open your mind to new ideas and knowledge. I like to face new challenges and make the most of every experience. To know, to be, to grow, be it in a work, cultural, personal, etc. way.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Well, the truth is that I just took the opportunity that the university gave me and of course the Chef in charge of the restaurant to travel to this country, I have always had the idea of working in Europe and I was presented with the option of going to Germany, so without thinking twice I packed my bags and went.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
It was like being in a dream, the emotions were many but above all it felt like being in another world and it was necessary to explore it to the maximum, to make the most of each day.
My trip was for professional practices, so I was in a restaurant working, and everyone was always very friendly, it seemed that they were excited to receive a foreign colleague, and of course I was even happier. They welcomed me with joy and gave me the opportunity to be part of their team.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
As usual, of course I missed my family and all my people. When you travel to a country where things are so different, you miss everything! The customs, your language, friends and in my case, what I missed the most was the food, without a doubt Mexican cuisine is delicious.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
The feeling you get after you finish the day successfully, especially when you had to organize events for up to 120 people, were days full of pressure, work, running from one place to another, but you feel a great satisfaction when at the end everything goes just as you wanted, when everyone is happy with your work.
And of course, the fact of traveling, getting to know beautiful places not only in Germany, but also in France, Holland, Luxembourg and making new friends.
And the hardest part?
The language barrier, fortunately I met people fluent in Spanish but still, in Europe it is very easy to travel and that is why you meet people of many different nationalities in any country you are in, so communication was my biggest challenge.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
Growth in both aspects. As I mentioned before, from a trip you can learn many things.
So this experience helps me to be stronger, braver and more determined to achieve what I want; to see what I can do and more, because I have new knowledge of how to work, techniques, I have a better idea of what it is like to be in a kitchen and how to handle certain problems. As well as in my personal life, I was encouraged to do things that maybe before I was afraid or ashamed of.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Of course, I think it is a chapter in our lives that we should all go through at some point, because it can help us a lot to give us a better vision of what we really want and how we can achieve it or what kind of life we want to lead.
Ene 23, 2018 | No category
PSC Nancy Rico – Becaria por un semestre en La Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana – Campus Medellín.
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Sí, conocía de los programas y de hecho fue uno de los motivos por el cual elegí la Uni, me pareció interesante que la carrera de psicología contara con programas de internalización, muchas universidades no dan esas oportunidades a esta carrera.
Did you think you would go live and study abroad in your first semester?
Sí, porque fue uno de los motivos por los que pensé en ser parte de la UNI.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
Si, con la misma UNI me fui un verano a Canadá, dado que la UNI cuenta con varios programas, fue una de las varias oportunidades que he tenido de salir del país.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Me interesaba mucho poder aprender de mi carrera en otra cultura, dado que mi carrera (psicología) es básicamente contacto directo con la gente, el tener una mente abierta y conocer a más personas te brinda muchas más herramientas.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Porque ya había ido a Colombia, me parecía un lugar increíble para vivir. L cultura aunque en muchas cosas se parece es diferente en otras. Ya tenía amigos allá y queria vivir el dia a dia en la cultura colombiana
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Tenía sentimientos encontrados, había ido en otras circunstancias. Esta vez iba a estudiar, vivir sola y tener responsabilidades que esas dos cosas con llevan.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Súper bien la gente colombiana es muy cálida, el tener amigos antes de ir me ayudó mucho a poder conocer la cultura y a más personas que ahora son mis amigos.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
Las prácticas que ya tenía, ya estaba realizando algunas prácticas las cuales tuve que concluir. Practicar en un ámbito de la psicología que me gustaba fue muy duro, pero me di cuenta en mi estancia en Colombia que otra área que no había explorado y me gustó mucho.
What about the Uni?
Los profesores, hay profesores dentro de mi carrera de los cuales he aprendido mucho y estando en Colombia pensaba en que pensaría en ellos de algún tema, pensaba en llegar y poder dialogar con ellos de conocimientos que adquirí.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Haber convivido y formar un grupo de amigos suizos, viajar con ellos fue de las cosas más emocionantes, porque aunque realice mi estancia en Colombia, pude tener con tacto con una cultura súper diferente a los latinos.
And the hardest part?
La universidad Pontificia Bolivariana es una de las mejores universidades en Colombia y lo pude notar en su exigencia académica, para mí lo más difícil fue la carga de materias y algunos contenidos muy distintos a México.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
Crecí inmensamente como persona y como psicóloga, abrí mi mente y adquirí conocimientos, hábitos y responsabilidades que tal vez quedándome estudiando un semestre sería una diferente forma de adquirirlos.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Totalmente, son oportunidades que como alumnos no debemos de desaprovechar, la universidad brinda muchas posibilidades y diferentes programas así que tenemos un sinfín de opciones para realizar una estadía en el extranjero.
¡Gracias por esta oportunidad!
