Feb 8, 2017 | No category
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
La verdad es que antes de entrar a la Universidad de Celaya me informaron que tenía este tipo de programas.
Did you think you would go live and study abroad in your first semester?
No, solo tenía en mente que quería hacer algún estudio estudia afuera pero más enfocado en alguna maestría o algo similar.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
Si había vivido afuera de México pero no pasaba de los 3 meses.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Salir fuera de lo común, de mi zona de confort; era el hecho de conocer nuevas personas, nuevas culturas y hasta un nuevo idioma.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Porque quería aprender un nuevo idioma y conocer un poco más de lo que es America Latina además de que mis amigos ya habían ido y me contaron cosas increíbles de este país.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Confusión porque no conocía para nada el idioma, alegría porque veía y escuchaba cosas nuevas, diferentes pero bonitas además de que era la emoción de comenzar desde cero y desafiar a mi persona.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Increíble, la verdad es que fueron muy amables y pacientes con nosotros por que buscaban formas para estar comunicados y estar al pendiente de nosotros. Fueron muy formales, educados y detallistas además de que siempre estaban con una sonrisa para atender y con mucha disponibilidad.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
La comida, creo que México tiene un don en el ámbito culinario y por supuesto que a mi familia y amigos.
What about the Uni?
El horario en cuanto a las clases, ya que allá asistíamos por las noches y era un poco pesado por que no estábamos acostumbrados y también la disponibilidad de los profesores que buscan siempre estar el pendiente del alumno.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Lo más emocionante fue intentar conocer ese inmenso país en tan poco tiempo, adaptarte a una cultura tan diversa además de encontrar diferentes actividades que se acostumbran hacer allá con personas de Brasil y con extranjeros.
And the hardest part?
En un principio fue el idioma, ya que no había estudiado o conocía mucho pero definitivamente lo más difícil fue dejar a mis amigos, aquellos que se convirtieron en mi familia durante ese tiempo, aquellos que me cuidaron, ayudaron y protegieron como si nos conociéramos de mucho tiempo.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
Como persona espero seguir con la mentalidad abierta y positiva, después de conocer personas de diferentes nacionalidades y descubrir tantas oportunidades profesionales a las que estamos expuestos, no podemos dejar que pase el tiempo.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Definitivamente, yo a grandes rasgos puedo decir que ha sido una de las mejores experiencias de mi vida y que definitivamente todos tenemos que pasar por algo así para darnos cuenta de todo lo que podemos lograr a nuestro alrededor.
Feb 6, 2017 | No category
Jean Pierre Pastrana estudia Comunicación en la Universidad de Celaya, y el semestre pasado realizó una estancia académica en Brasil, aquí nos cuenta su experiencia:
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Sabía muy poco, tal vez sólo lo había escuchado.
Did you think you would go live and study abroad in your first semester?
Nunca lo imaginé, sino hasta que apliqué y gané la beca.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
Nunca, es mi primera experiencia internacional.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Cuando estudiaba la preparatoria estudié un poco de portugués, cuando me enteré que había becas para Brasil pensé que era una buena idea aplicar (Sinceramente no pensé que pudiera irme)
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Porque me encanta la legua portuguesa y los países latinoamericanos.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Tuve miedo pero al ver a mis amigos que ya estaban allá sentí muchísima emoción, ya que había comenzado algo totalmente nuevo en mi vida.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Muy bien, los encargados de la movilidad académica de la PUCRS son muy atentos y se preocupan por los extranjeros.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
Food.
What about the Uni?
A mis compañeros y amigos.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
El haber viajado con mi nueva mejor amiga brasileña.
And the hardest part?
En momentos no podía con tanto portugués al día (Aunque debo admitir que ahora extraño hablarlo todo el día).
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
Que siga promoviéndose, el programa está muy bien, sólo que a veces los alumnos no se atreven a conocerlo.
También espero que lleguen más extranjeros a la UNI, yo estaría dispuesto a ayudarlos y mostrarles México, así como varios brasileños hicieron conmigo.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Totalmente, está ha sido la mejor experiencia de mi vida. Gracias UNI!
Jan 12, 2017 | No category
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, and I was very interested in it, it was one of the most important reasons for choosing to study at Uni.
Did you think you would go live and study abroad in your first semester?
It was always in my plans, I had it in mind and it was my main goal.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Knowing that there was so much more to the world than just what I saw and knew in my daily life, I wanted to open my mind and know as much as I could to know what my direction in life was.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Because I wanted the exchange to give me as many experiences as possible, China was the ideal place because it was the most different from what I knew and I wanted to experience the opposite.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Thirst! It's my favorite word to describe what I felt ! thirsty to have more of everything, more new things, meet more people, know more places, learn more language, immerse myself more in the culture!
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Excellent ! From day one everyone was looking to help you without you asking for it and without expecting anything in return, incredible people who only seek your well being.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
Speak Spanish
What about the Uni?
The classes are more dynamic in Mexico we interact a lot with classmates and teachers and in China the classes are quieter and without much space for participation.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
To be able to experience and be able to see how much I was learning day by day, and how fast the mind can work, all the new skills you acquire, how the way you think evolves without changing the way you are and who you are.
And the hardest part?
Feeling literally lost at certain times, not being able to ask for directions, not knowing what to eat because the menu is in Chinese, not being able to ask for what you need.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
I hope to be able to put into practice everything I learned and to be able to share all the experiences and skills I gained with all the people around me because they made me grow a lot on a personal level.
And on a professional level I was able to discover the skills I had and the ones I still need to develop, with the right attitude, dedication and time dedicated to activities that take advantage of your personality and knowledge are things worth investing your time in.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Absolutely! It is one of the most enriching experiences you can have in life and we should not miss this opportunity that Uni gives us because it is for our personal and professional benefit that in the long run will benefit our lives, our environment and fortunately, our country!
Dec 31, 2016 | No category
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, I knew there were exchange programs to other countries.
Did you think you would go live and study abroad in your first semester?
No, I had this idea until the 3rd semester.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No, I had never had the opportunity to live in another country, I had only had the opportunity to travel.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Getting to know a new culture, learning a new language, from the beginning I had the idea that an exchange promotes personal growth.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Because I had the option between Chile and China and the decision was in how big I wanted my challenge, I chose China because everything about this country calls my attention, it is totally different from what I have in my country, it is like another world and I am very passionate about it.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
A lot of nerves and excitement at the same time, because people don't even speak English here, I knew it would be a big challenge.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
The best!!! they are very kind and at all times are attentive to us, without a doubt the best people I've ever met.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
My family and food.
What about the Uni?
Friends
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Well I must say that all my days since I arrived in China are exciting, all my days are different, every day I learn something different and I never get bored because there is always something new to discover or learn. I have become very enthusiastic about the language, I love having Chinese classes, and every day I realize that I know how to say more things and understand so many others.
On the other hand, I have visited dream places such as Guilin, the Chinese wall, Shanghai, among others.
I have made lifelong friends who have taught me how to be a better person.
Undoubtedly the best experience of my life
And the hardest part?
I have not really had any difficult things happen to me during my stay in China, I always try to stay positive and take everything in stride because I know that everything I experience here is an experience, even if it is not pleasant I just laugh at the situation and let it go.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
I have grown a lot as a person, I am full of experiences and all of them have made me grow. Professionally it will help me a lot, my English is much better than when I left, I have a lot of business vocabulary and now my long term goals have no borders, literally if I have come here to study I can work anywhere else in the world even if it has to be in Chinese!
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Of course! from now on I try to convince them! they have to live this experience!
Dec 26, 2016 | No category
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, I entered the Uni since high school and since then I started to investigate about the exchanges that the Uni offers, but when I started my career I took it more important, since I wanted to do a semester abroad.
Did you think you would go to live and study abroad in your first semesters?
I had hoped and wished very much that it would, but I never thought that it would come true.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
I was studying English for a month in Canada, also for the Uni.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
I am a person who sets goals and I have always liked to know other countries, as well as other cultures; so I made it my goal to win that scholarship and I did it.
It wasn't easy, but that made it all the more worthwhile.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Because I was always interested in getting to know Colombia, its people, its culture and also to know the relationship it has with our country, since in my career; international commerce, they have a lot of commercial relations.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
I felt very nervous but at the same time very excited about the experience I was about to live, I knew it would not be easy but I wanted to face this challenge.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
They were very kind from the first day we arrived in Colombia, they went to pick us up at the airport and from there they helped us with everything we needed.
What did you miss most about Mexico?
What I missed most about Mexico was clearly my family, as I am very attached to them, and the food, the food in Mexico is incomparable.
What about the Uni?
To my friends and the campus, because where I studied the facilities were different.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
The most exciting thing was the fact that I was literally traveling almost alone and being able to face that and get to know different cities in Colombia, its music, its food, its culture in general and its people.
And the hardest part?
The most difficult thing was adapting to the classes, since they are very different from Uni, the students, the teachers and the way of teaching are very different.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
I hope this will serve me in my professional career and in my personal life in general, since all the learning I got from the exchange made me see things in a very different way, it made me get out of my comfort zone and realize that not everything in life is easy, that there are times when you lose and you should know how to see that as an opportunity for growth.
I also learned a lot of things in relation to my career, I had the opportunity to make a trip to the different ports (the main ones) of Colombia and that opened my perspective towards what I want to do in the future.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Of course, I recommend it 100% because it is an unparalleled experience and I know that it is very useful for the growth of the person.
![Mi experiencia en Chile]()
Dic 24, 2016 | No category
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Si, tenía el conocimiento de los programas internacionales que existían en la universidad.
Did you think you would go live and study abroad in your first semester?
La verdad no, se me hacia algo difícil de imaginar
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No, esta es la primera vez
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Mi deseo de poder conocer otras partes fuera de México, el hecho de no quedarme en un solo lugar, también me impulsaban mucho los comentarios de otras personas, de sus experiencias de vivir en el extranjero, mi familia que creía en mi capacidad de poder superarme y poder conocer otras formas de pensar y otras culturas.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Chile siempre me ha llamado la atención por el hecho de ser el último país del continente americano, por su naturaleza y sobre todo porque no es tan mencionado como las grandes potencias u otros países también de América, a demás de que es un socio comercial importante para México y me ayudaba en mi carrera. Una parte también porque me habían comentado que Chile tenía muy buen programa para estudiantes de intercambio, sin duda me llamaba la atención vivir esa experiencia.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
Nervios por el hecho de que era un país completamente nuevo para y por que nunca había viajado yo sola, emoción por que conocería una nueva cultura, gente nueva y sabia que seria una muy buena experiencia para mi y al mismo tiempo un poco de tristeza al alejarme de mis seres queridos.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Muy bien, la Universidad Mayor es una excelente escuela, sobre todo por que se interesa en sus estudiantes de intercambio y tienen muchas actividades.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
La comida y sobre todo a mi familia y amigos.
What about the Uni?
Creo que lo que mas extraño es su sistema educativo el de aquí se me hizo algo complicado y a mis amigos.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Poder viajar a diferentes partes de este país, poder conocer los lugares mas bonitos que hay aquí, aunque me faltaron varios pero de verdad lo mejor que he vivido aquí ha sido poder viajar y conocer más su cultura
And the hardest part?
Lo más difícil ha sido el aspecto económico ya que los precios son superiores a los de México, creo que también el no poder tener las comodidades a las que estaba acostumbrada, pero está bien porque eso es parte de la experiencia.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
Como persona espero que me ayude a tener una visión mas allá de las cosas, a desenvolverme en cualquier parte donde este y sobre todo a tener mas responsabilidades en mi vida y como profesional a conocer mas aspectos de mi carrera, que piensan las personas y encontrar oportunidades.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Por supuesto, les recomiendo que si tienen la oportunidad apliquen para una beca de intercambio es una experiencia que yo creo que vale muchísimo la pena el poder vivirla y sobre todo que te ayuda muchísimo.
![Mi experiencia en Chile]()
Dec 23, 2016 | No category
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
Yes, in fact that's what convinced me to stay in college.
Did you think you would go live and study abroad in your first semester?
Yes, I had plans to go on exchange but I didn't imagine I would make it.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
I have never lived outside of Mexico before, this is the first time I am far away from my family, my culture and everything I was used to.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Studying in another country I think is very important because it opens your horizons, it radically changes your way of thinking, I was motivated to learn new things for my profession as well as for me as a person and to meet new people.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
I decided to come to Chile because I had never traveled to South America, the school with which the Uni has an agreement is very good and I had friends who had come and they recommended it to me.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
I was nervous because I had never been alone before but it was an incredible experience from the moment I was on the plane to here, I was very happy and excited.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
I was received in an incredible way, the Universidad Mayor picked me up at the airport where I met several exchange students who arrived close to the time I arrived, they left us outside the address where we were going and from the beginning they treated us like at home because the whole group of international relations supports you in whatever you need. In the welcome they unite all the students and explain everything we need.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
What I miss most about Mexico is the food because it is very different but you get used to it and learn to adapt to what is there.
What about the Uni?
The study system is very different from the way the students are treated to the way they are graded and what I miss the most about the Uni is that they spoil us a lot.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Meeting new people that you never imagined that at the end of the day they become your family, they teach you a totally different culture, a new language, ideas and then it's amazing all the experiences you have with them.
And the hardest part?
The hardest thing is being away from home because you are used to being close to your family, your parents are close and you count on them for everything, being far away you know that the family supports you but you have to do everything yourself from a simple meal to taking care of yourself and going to the doctor by yourself when you feel very bad.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
I really liked the program because you learn in an impressive way.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
The exchange offered by the university I highly recommend it because it is truly an opportunity that you will probably never have again, you meet people who become very important in your life, a culture different from yours, you see life differently and I think the experience gives you a lot, both professionally and personally, you become independent and begin to face life on your own. You realize many things that being in your comfort zone you cannot appreciate. Personally, I would repeat the experience.
![Mi experiencia en Chile]()
Dec 23, 2016 | No category
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
I did know that the programs existed since I have been studying at Uni since high school.
Did you think you would go live and study abroad in your first semester?
I had the idea of doing it, but I didn't know if that dream was going to come true and at what point in my career and my life I was going to realize it.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
I was very interested in knowing if I could develop both personally and professionally outside my country and away from my family.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
I decided to study in Chile because of its educational level, as well as the type of landscapes that this country could offer me.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
At first I had mixed feelings because it was the first time I was going to live alone and outside my country, but time went by and I was able to get used to and adapt to my new lifestyle relatively quickly.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
It is a university that is truly committed to each of the exchange students who come to it, the international relations people were very attentive and all the time are willing to help.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
I think what I missed the most was the people and the culture, but it's not that hard to get used to your new lifestyle.
What about the Uni?
To my friends
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
Living alone and being able to grow and realize the things I am capable of doing no matter who I am with.
And the hardest part?
Get used to fend for yourself in any situation.
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
I hope this is just the beginning of many personal and professional achievements.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Definitely worth doing, thanks to my University!
Dec 3, 2016 | No category
For the Selected Topics in Biology 1 course taught by Dr. Gabriela Guerrero from Prepa Uni, three students tell us about their experience in a project to raise awareness among young people about pregnancy and contraceptive methods. In turn, this activity is also part of another project that consists of making an estimated cost comparison between how much it costs to buy contraceptive methods for a year and how much it costs from conception to the maintenance of a baby for the same period of time.
One of the teams that had already had the experience approximately three months ago with this project was formed by Julio and Renata, who gave us the opportunity to work on this project.for a period of three days, they were assigned to the a baby robot that, by means of sensors, simulates the various attentions required by a baby. newborns; such as the constant need for diaper changes, medications for fever or colic, feeding every few hours, waking up approximately every hour at night, among others.. Students commented on their experience What took turns with the baby during the three days so that they could appreciate the great responsibility and time it required when they lulled him to sleep, when he suddenly started to cry and they had to find out why, or he woke them up approximately seven times a night; concluding that based on this they could really become aware of the risks involved in having unprotected sex and making a written report based on what they experienced.
Another student who also went through this experience but in a much more acute way was Adam, who due to circumstances outside his team was forced to carry out the project as a "single parent", so that after spending the first night with the baby, he believes that this experience represents only about 30% of what being a parent really entails.
To carry out this project, two of these babies were brought from Monterrey specially designed for this type of project. These babies have characteristics and textures very similar to those of a normal baby, as well as a sensor box inside their clothes that controls each of their needs, which are satisfied through a pacifier, diapers and a bottle that are previously given to the students.
Dec 3, 2016 | No category
When you entered Uni did you know there were international programs?
No, the truth is that I didn't know about these scholarships, the first time I heard about this scholarship I was in my 5th semester.
Did you think you would go live and study abroad in your first semester?
No, to be honest no, because it was the second time I tried it and I really thought that I would not have the opportunity to realize this dream.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
No, never.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
Well, the desire to get to know another culture, to meet more people, to study a language different from my own and to open new horizons.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
I have always been interested in Asian culture, the truth is that since I found out that La Uni had this kind of scholarships, I saw an opportunity.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
It is the first time I leave Mexico and the truth is that it was a great emotion and also a little bit of "What awaits me in this country?
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
The truth is incredible, they have been very very nice, the people are very polite and respectful, and above all very friendly.
Here at Hallym Univerity they have a system of volunteers called "Buddy" who are Korean guys that help you throughout your stay and that makes you feel more welcome.
What will you miss most about Mexico?
TACOS....... Honestly the food and most of all my family,
What about the Uni?
To my friends and some classes (even if they think I'm a barber).
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
A trip to the border between South and North Korea was a trip that I will never forget.
And the hardest part?
Korean food =S
What do you expect as a person and as a professional from this program?
As a person, I believe that maturity and independence, and as a professional, seriousness and ethics.
Do you recommend these opportunities provided by Uni to your colleagues?
Of course it is, it is an incredible experience, meeting people from other parts of the world opens your mind, and I think it is something we should all live.
