Paula Sofía is a Digital Design student and did an exchange semester in Ravensburg, Germany.
When you entered Uni, did you know there were international programs?
Yes, I knew about the existence of the programs, but I was not fully informed, then they told us and I was quite interested.
At what point and why did you start thinking about applying for a scholarship and studying in another country?
After they told us where we could go, the idea of doing a semester abroad really caught my attention and I decided that I would try to apply for the scholarship. It meant learning a lot of things and having new experiences.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
From the beginning, Germany was always my first choice; it attracted my attention, because the culture is totally different from ours and I was eager to learn from it, besides having the possibility of knowing more countries that would be nearby.
How was the scholarship application process?
It was easy to do, the follow-up was always good and we received help every time it was necessary to finish it.
How did you prepare for this new experience?
In school matters, maintaining a good average and keeping my cultural card up to date. In more personal matters, I decided to study a little of the language, prepare myself for the weather, and prepare myself mentally as well, since it would be the first time I would be so far away from home and for such a long time.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
It was a mixture of many emotions, as I was very excited and happy to think of all that awaited me, ready to learn a lot and generate new connections, but, on the other hand, being so far away from home made me very homesick and I thought about how difficult it was going to be.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
At the beginning, the reception was good. After some time we were left a little bit aside, which was confusing and difficult.
What do you miss the most about Mexico and UNI? The warmth and attention of teachers and classmates.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience? And the most difficult? The most exciting thing was having the opportunity to visit several countries close to where I was, both alone and with friends, and the hardest thing was being away from home and often feeling alone.
How do you think this experience will influence you as a person and professionally? It influenced me in many ways, personally it made me grow in ways I could never have imagined, helping me to know how to resolve conflicts on my own, and professionally by making connections with people from many parts of the world.
What advice would you give to those who are about to go on exchange to another country? Be well prepared, but, always keep in mind that, no matter how well prepared you are, many things may not go according to plan, and anyway, everything will be fine in the end.
Would you recommend these opportunities offered by UNI to your colleagues?
Blanca, an architecture student, studied for a semester in Bogota, Colombia.
When you entered Uni, did you know that there were international programs?
Yes, it was one of my main reasons for joining, the opportunity to study in another country.
At what point and why did you start thinking about applying for a scholarship and studying in another country?
In seventh semester, but because of pandemic it was complicated, so I decided to try it in my last semester.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Colombia has a very interesting architecture and a very marked urbanist sense, they look for sustainability and proper functioning in their architectural projects.
How was the scholarship application process?
It was relatively easy, the indications are clear and always arrive in the mail, I made an effort to perform well in the race, it was a little complicated the acceptance, but that is part of the university where I did the exchange.
How did you prepare for this new experience?
I searched for as much information as possible about the university and the area where the university was located, researched about its culture and safety of the place.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
It was exciting, it was different and a unique experience, an exchange (living in another country) completely changes your life and perception of where you are and you don't come back thinking the same way.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Everyone was very friendly and helpful and commented that whatever we needed they were there to support us.
What do you miss the most about Mexico and UNI? The food, the weather and the people, I feel that Mexicans are a little warmer. I missed the facilities at UNI, they are very different and we have more green and recreational areas, and my teachers.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience? And the most difficult?
The most exciting thing has been getting to know Colombia and all its diversity, its changing fruits and climates, its hills and the good air quality.
The hardest part has been adapting to the food and the people in the capital, who are a bit cold and hurried.
How do you think this experience will influence you as a person and professionally? Yes, it has definitely changed, I no longer see architecture in the same way and I understand the diversity that exists to work with and to know.
What advice would you give to those who are about to go on exchange to another country? They should take advantage of every second, enjoy and learn as much as they can, soak up the city and its culture.
Would you recommend these opportunities offered by UNI to your colleagues?
Yes, I highly recommend it, UNI accompanies you and is always looking out for you and your stay in another country. Thank you!
Adriana Guadalupe of Communication Sciences and Audiovisual Media completed a semester at Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana.
When you entered Uni, did you know that there were international programs?
Yes, I had a notion and that's why I also wanted to enter with more enthusiasm.
At what point and why did you start thinking about applying for a scholarship and studying in another country?
At all times, I had never left Mexico and I wanted to do it: to get to know another country.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
I have seen lectures given by Colombian people for my faculty and I was very excited to meet her.
How was the scholarship application process?
Efficient, despite filling out some paperwork, I feel I was able to resolve it well.
How did you prepare for this new experience?
I don't feel like I was prepared, I couldn't believe it yet, but I was watching videos of trips to this country and tried to soak up the culture before I arrived.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
I felt very strange, but with a lot of emotion.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
They received me spectacularly, especially the educational quality is excellent.
What do you miss the most about Mexico and UNI? I create the free gym at Uni.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience? And the most difficult?
The hardest thing I think was missing the food in Mexico and the most exciting thing was all the didactics I had to do, it was a challenge but a lot of learning.
How do you think this experience will influence you as a person and professionally? It complemented my professional studies in many ways, I was able to solve cultural and school problems, etc. I am more confident.
What advice would you give to those who are about to go on exchange to another country? That they go, that they are encouraged to learn new things and experiences for their professional development.
Would you recommend these opportunities offered by UNI to your colleagues?
Valeria Edith is studying Global Business and obtained a scholarship to study in Medellin, Colombia (Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana).
When you entered Uni, did you know that there were international programs?
Yes
At what point and why did you start thinking about applying for a scholarship and studying in another country?
Since I entered I wanted to apply, but it was complicated by the pandemic.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
As such I did not decide, but UNI gave me that option and I accepted it, mainly because of the culture and the beautiful places in COLOMBIA.
How was the scholarship application process?
I saw the email and then I applied and a few months later I received confirmation that I had been chosen.
How did you prepare for this new experience?
I researched about the country, I did all the necessary paperwork, I saved, and I mentally got used to the idea of what it would mean to be out of the country for a semester.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
I was very excited, but I felt very strange because I had never had a similar experience, at the beginning I missed my family and friends a lot, but I got used to it.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Very kind everyone
What do you miss the most about Mexico and UNI?
The food, the people, the schedules because I had classes starting at 6am.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience? And the most difficult?
The most exciting thing was having the opportunity to meet amazing places and people and realizing my personal change, and the hardest thing was learning to live far away, with no one you trust close to you, but in the end I was adapting.
How do you think this experience will influence you as a person and professionally?
As a person I am practically different, I learned a lot and I got to know myself better, it also opens your mind about new opportunities and I saw that traveling is not impossible, and in the professional field, I have more contacts in another part of the world, I learned new things in classes where you learn very different from your comfort zone.
What advice would you give to those who are about to go on exchange to another country? - Do it! This way you learn to value every part and every person in your life, people are stages and focus on you, try to know as much as you can, but don't get frustrated if you can't do everything, remember that you are mainly going to study, you can have a balance without neglecting any of the two parts.
Would you recommend these opportunities offered by UNI to your colleagues?
100% yes, Thank you UNI for this wonderful experience.
Brenda Patricia Gómez Vázquez ofIndustrial Engineering made an internship at the Universidad Pontificia Bolivariana
When you entered Uni, did you know that there were international programs?
The international programs were one of the main reasons why I wanted to join the University of Celaya.
At what point and why did you start thinking about applying for a scholarship and studying in another country?
I started applying in my 4th semester and I wanted to make the decision to apply for a scholarship because I knew it would help me in my personal and professional life in the future.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
Because I had references about the country and the university and its academic level about my area of study.
How was the scholarship application process?
It was very agile and easy and I had the support of all my professors and the internationalization area for any questions.
How did you prepare for this new experience?
As any change is difficult, but I started to research about the place where I would go to study, the culture, the university, and I had the support of a friend who had already gone to study there.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
I felt very nervous, but at the same time very happy, I was about to discover something new, something that would make me grow as a person.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
The people were very nice, they gave me support in everything, the professors were very supportive in terms of the study method and the new educational system.
What do you miss the most about Mexico and UNI?
What I missed the most was the food and my family/friends, and my boyfriend, and as for UNI it was living the week of ingerías and living together.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience? And the most difficult?
The most exciting thing was the industrial visits I had in Colombia, as well as the intersemester activities and joining an engineering club. The most difficult thing I think was the study method or system, but I always had the support of my professors and classmates.
How do you think this experience will influence you as a person and professionally?
I think it has a strong influence, my ideas, my way of thinking have changed and I feel that this is of great support for the professional field because now I can analyze different perspectives.
What advice would you give to those who are about to go on exchange to another country?
That they take advantage of the opportunities, the activities offered by each area in addition to the university, that they get to know a lot, that they learn and that all this helps them to grow and see things differently.
Would you recommend these opportunities offered by UNI to your colleagues?
I would highly recommend it, it's a great opportunity that the university offers, thank you UNI!
Through Orgullo Uni, Universidad de Celaya recognizes students who during their time at the university have distinguished themselves for their contributions and high performance in the different facets of university life; beyond academic performance, what is recognized are the students who stand out inside and outside the university as a result of the development of their different talents and proactive attitude, in congruence with our institutional mission.
On this occasion, we celebrate the achievements of our graduating students who, during their stay in this university, lived the university values and developed leadership skills, proactivity, teamwork, resilience, among others.
The students who were recognized in the category of LEADERSHIP AND SOCIAL INNOVATION are:
Robin Hernández Muñoz
Bachelor's Degree in Biomedical Engineering
Certificate in "International Program in Innovation Ecosystem" by T.H. Chan - Harvard School of Public Health, 2020.
Certificate in "Mexico Digital Village-Alibaba Global Digital Talent Program" from Alibaba Business School, Feb 2021.
1st generation STEM mentor.
Active Board Member 2019-2023.
Active member of Visión Líder Celaya for 2 years.
Valeria Saavedra Orduña
Bachelor's degree in Law
Certificate in "International Program in Innovation Ecosystem" by T.H. Chan - Harvard School of Public Health, 2020.
Winner of the call "MiCompuGTO", EDUCAFIN 2021.
Co-Leader in the research "Sanctions of the IACHR in the Mexican Legislation", presented at the Semillero de investigación, Sep 2021.
Co-leader of the citizen verification project 2021 with the position of advisor, Observatorio Ciudadano 2021.
Chelsea Jimena Juvera Sánchez
Bachelor's degree in Architecture
Member of the Founders of the Civil Association Efecto Gaia, Sector Celaya; oriented in the awareness of young people in various issues of social interest, Dec 2018.
She has served as coordinator of the Dec 2019 Service Team.
Member of the Gaia Effect National Leaders 2020 -2022, leading "Impact and Social Service Projects".
And she has been coordinator of the areas of Human Resources, Events, Materials and Spirituality from 2020 - 2022.
In the category of Social Entrepreneurship and Innovation
Diego Emmanuel Álvarez Rendón
Biomedical Engineering
Co-Winner of the UNIChallenge 2023, with the project "Con Todos los Sentidos", which seeks to make visible and raise awareness of the problems faced by people with disabilities, promoting social inclusion and valuing diversity.
Finalist in the Hackaton 2023 Electromobility Impact Challenge with the project "Hand Hugger", which is an exoskeleton designed to support diagnosis, prediction and treatment in rehabilitation through the use of sensors and Artificial Intelligence.
As a member of StartUp Maker, he has served as a trainer in virtual reality, 3D printing and sublimation, as well as laser cutting, and has driven the development of the DIGITAN project.
In which he is co-leader of the project and has been selected to participate in the Enactus Mexico National Competition, May 2023.
He has been Co-Winner of the Mentefacturate Call for Proposals and has been awarded a financial resource to incubate his project, Valle de la mentefactura GTO, May 2023.
In the Sports Leadership category
José Carlos García Hernández
Biomedical Engineering
State champion of the Mexican Volleyball Federation 2nd force, 2019.
Two-time Mexican Volleyball Federation U23 state champions, 2023.
1st place state Volleyball CONDDE 2023 and has been named team captain.
In the category of Leadership and Scientific and Technological Development
Gabriela Tellez Pedraza
Biomedical Engineering
Winner of the Mitacs Globalink Research Intership at Concordia University in Montreal, Canada, Juventudes Gto, December 2022.
Winner of the Leadership Program at Royal Roads, Canada. December 2022.
Certificate in Remote Experience for Young Engineers and Scientistis Remote Summer Program 2021 from Old Dominion University in Virginia, USA.
Co-leader in the elaboration of the scientific paper "ECG Fundamentals Learning System" presented at the International Congress on Mechatronic Systems, October 2020.
Co-Winner of the State Youth Water Award 2022 in the category of Social Project, March 2022.
Leader in the organization of the event "Día de Reyes Bachoco" in the community of San Juan de la Vega.
In the International Leadership and Innovation category
Blanca Griselli González Juárez
Bachelor's degree in Architecture
Certificate in "International Program in Innovation Ecosystem" by T.H. Chan - Harvard School of Public Health, 2020.
Winner of the "Study Abroad" semester scholarship at Universidad Piloto de Colombia, 2023.
Winner of the Santander "Leaders in Development FUNED 2023" scholarship.
Alejandra Temores Romero
Bachelor's degree in Law
Winner of the "Hands for the World" scholarship to volunteer in Sirince, Turkey, EDUCAFIN 2019.
International Certification for Quality Standards for International Cooperation for Development and Global Learning (ICC), P.R.O.T.O.N., Vive México, Sep 2022.
Certificate in "International Program in Innovation Ecosystem" by T.H. Chan - Harvard School of Public Health, 2020.
Rafael Álvarez Romero
Bachelor's degree in Law
Certificate in "Mexico Digital Village-Alibaba Global Digital Talent Program" from Alibaba Business School, Feb 2021.
Co-leader of the citizen verification project 2021 with the position of advisor, Observatorio Ciudadano 2022.
Winner of the "Study Abroad" semester scholarship to the University of Oviedo, Spain, Universidad de Celaya 2023.
Winner in the Erasmus Athlete category at the Erasmus Awards gala, Asturias 2023.
Luz Sofia Mares Aguilar
Bachelor's degree in Architecture
2019-2020 Board Member
Member of SODAL, 2020.
Winner of the call for the design of the "Roof" project in the area of architecture 2022.
Winner of the "Study Abroad" semester scholarship at the Universidad Mayor de Chile, Universidad de Celaya 2023.
Winner of the "EnglishGto" scholarship in Toronto Canada, EDUCAFIN 2019.
Certificate in "International Program in Innovation Ecosystem" by T.H. Chan - Harvard School of Public Health, 2020.
Emilio Patiño Acosta
Biomedical Engineering
Winner of the "Study Abroad" semester scholarship to the University of Oviedo, Spain, Universidad de Celaya 2021.
And during her stay she volunteered in a community kitchen, Cocina Económica, Oviedo - Asturias, 2021.
Leading member of the "Red Crece" oriented to the reduction of risk factors in minors, JuventudesGTO, 2021.
Co-Winner of the State Water Youth Award 2022 in the category of Social Project, March 2022.
Winner of the 29th edition of "Rumbo a Japón", JuventudesGTO 2023.
In the Special Trajectory category
Yesica Lizbett Arias Ramírez
Bachelor's degree in Law
Certificate in "International Program in Innovation Ecosystem" by T.H. Chan - Harvard School of Public Health, 2020.
Winner of the "Multiplicadores en Prevención" grant, EDUCAFIN 2020.
Certificate in "Mexico Digital Village-Alibaba Global Digital Talent Program" from Alibaba Business School, Feb 2021.
Co-leader of the citizen verification project 2021 with the position of advisor, Observatorio Ciudadano 2021.
Co-Leader in the research "Sanctions of the IACHR in the Mexican Legislation", presented at the Semillero de investigación, Sep 2021.
Law School Integration Project Leader, December 2022.
Winner of the "English 4GTO" scholarship at the University of Toronto Canada, JuventudesGTO 2022.
Winner of the Municipal Youth Award as Apaseo talent for social trajectory, Apaseo el Grande 2022.
Co-Leader of the project "Observaciones de Mejora para el Reglamento de Protección de Datos Personales y Acceso a la Información", Celaya 2022.
Winner of the scholarship "Learn Japanese with Himawari", JuventudesGTO 2022.
MD President, 2022-2023.
Winner of the Santander "Leaders in Development FUNED 2023" scholarship.
Tania Daniela Guerrero Perales
Biomedical Engineering
Certificate in "International Program in Innovation Ecosystem" by T.H. Chan - Harvard School of Public Health, 2020.
Certificate in "Mexico Digital Village-Alibaba Global Digital Talent Program" from Alibaba Business School, Feb 2021.
Co-Winner of the UNIChallenge 2023, with the project "Con Todos los Sentidos", which seeks to make visible and raise awareness of the problems faced by people with disabilities, promoting social inclusion and valuing diversity.
Finalist in the Hackaton 2023 Electromobility Impact Challenge with the project "Hand Hugger", which is an exoskeleton designed to support diagnosis, prediction and treatment in rehabilitation through the use of sensors and Artificial Intelligence.
Winner of the scholarship for a diploma course in 3D Bionic Technology, P4HBionics, April 2023.
As a member of StartUp Maker he has driven the development of the DIGITAN project.
In which he is co-leader of the project and has been selected to participate in the Enactus Mexico National Competition, May 2023.
He has been Co-Winner of the Mentefacturate Call for Proposals and has been awarded a financial resource to incubate his project, Valle de la mentefactura GTO, May 2023.
Winner of the state scholarship "Personas Investigadoras con Estancia Institucional", JuventudesGTO, May 2023.
Celaya, Guanajuato (April 27, 2023) - On April 27, the University of Celaya, in the framework of its 35th anniversary, hosted the LV Ordinary Session of the Council of Private Universities and Related Institutions (CUPRIA) with the participation of representatives of private universities that make up the National Association of Universities and Institutions of Higher Education (ANUIES), who discussed and reached agreements in favor of the development of higher education in our country.
At the inauguration of this event, Dr. Carmen Rodríguez Armenta, head of the General Directorate of University and Intercultural Higher Education (DGESUI), on behalf of Dr. Francisco Luciano Concheiro Bórquez, Undersecretary of Higher Education, stated that the SEP does not conceive education only in terms of the public sector, but that private institutions are also a fundamental part of making it possible today to cover 5.2 million higher education students in Mexico.
For his part, Dr. Luis Armando González Placencia, in his first session as Executive Secretary General of ANUIES, reaffirmed the association's interest in maintaining proximity and equal treatment with private HEIs: "Today more than ever we are working to strengthen and consolidate higher education and turn it into a key element that will drive the country's development. Universities are becoming agents of change in the localities and regions they serve," he said.
In her speech, Dr. Martha Aguilar, rector of the University of Celaya and president of the LV session of CUPRIA, endorsed the commitment of the private IES with the permanent search for academic excellence, the integral formation of students and the development of their communities.
The LV CUPRIA session was attended by rectors and representatives of the Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, Universidad Anáhuac, Universidad Iberoamericana de México y de Puebla, ITESO, Universidad Autónoma de la Laguna, UPAEP, UDLA, CETyS, UVM, Universidad Intercontinental, Universidad La Salle, Universidad Hipócrates, Instituto Tecnológico Latinoamericano, Universidad Autónoma de Guadalajara, Universidad del Valle de Atemajac, Centros de Estudios Universitarios de Monterrey, Universidad Montemorelos, Universidad de Monterrey, Universidad Regiomontana, Universidad de la Sierra, Universidad del Noreste and Universidad Cristóbal Colón.
The plenary session reviewed and analyzed current topics such as the Inter-Oceanic Corridor Project of the Isthmus of Tehuantepec, the Progress in the Work Program of the Higher Education Evaluation and Accreditation System, how to integrate a Node to Promote the Social and Solidarity Economy to achieve a linkage and impact with the university's environment and the importance of fundraising within the framework of sustainability, among others.
In view of this agenda, the Executive Secretary General commented: "The universities must work to increase university and scientific cooperation, but they must also be sensitive to current issues such as inclusion, gender, interculturalism and human rights, among others, in order to coordinate efforts that contribute to strengthening the development of higher education and us as a society.
Among the distinguished guests were: the Executive Director of CASE Latin America, Angélica Careaga; the general coordinator of CIEES, Miguel Ángel Tamayo Taype; the general director of COPAES, Alejandro Miranda Ayala; the general director of Universia Mexico, Arturo Cherbowski; and the general director of CENEVAL, Antonio Ávila Díaz.
At the end, Dr. Luis Armando Gonzalez thanked Dr. Martha Aguilar Trejo, Rector of the University of Celaya, for her strong support and acknowledged her dedication for accepting the challenge of holding this LV Ordinary Session of the Council of Private Universities and Related Institutions, as well as the commitment of the University of Celaya to the quality and development of Mexico demonstrated during these 35 years of existence.
During this week, the University of Celaya will host the LV Ordinary Session of the Council of Private Universities and Related Institutions (CUPRIA), a collegiate body of the National Association of Universities and Institutions of Higher Education (ANUIES), for which we will have the visit of the Executive Secretary General of this important organization, Dr. Luis Armando González Placencia, rectors of the Higher Education Institutions that make up the council, as well as special guests, to analyze, discuss and share strategies that promote favorable environments for higher education in the country .
It will be a great testament to the spirit of collaboration, joint learning and networking to build the future we want by training the talent our country and the world needs.
We thank ANUIES, particularly Dr. Luis Armando González, for the opportunity to collaborate in the organization of this meeting, within the framework of our 35th anniversary as an educational institution;
With these collaborative networks, the University of Celaya reaffirms its shared interest in improving teaching, research, and the extension of culture and services in the region and throughout Mexico.
Michelle Gonzalez of the Bachelor's Degree in Nutrition obtained the international scholarship to study at the Universidad Mayor de Chile.
When you entered Uni, did you know there were international programs?
Yes, since I entered high school I knew that there were many opportunities for international programs for both high school and undergraduate students, this fact was one of the main reasons why I decided to continue my career at Uni.
At what point and why did you start thinking about applying for a scholarship and studying in another country?
Honestly it was not my intention to apply for the scholarship, all my life I had wanted to see the world and travel but I never thought of doing it while continuing my studies, much less in a country in my own continent but I decided to do it because I wanted to expand my horizons and get out of my comfort zone. I must admit that it took me by surprise and I was in shock for several months because I applied only once to the call and I won the opportunity to study in another country, I felt very lucky and happy.
Have you ever lived or studied outside of Mexico before?
I had never been outside of Mexico in my life, this was the first time I left the country and the first time I traveled alone, it really makes you get to know yourself a lot as a person, the whole process of studying and living outside of your country.
What prompted or motivated you to study in another country?
I have always loved learning about different cultures around the world and was excited about the idea of living with people from different countries, I had friendships with people of other nationalities before but had never really met anyone in person so this exchange helped me a lot to connect with different personalities and ways of thinking.
Why did you decide to study in that country?
I have always liked Chile and have felt an enormous closeness to the country, many of my favorite artists or musicians are from there, I liked the climate and its variety of ecosystems.
Besides seeing in videos the perception of Chilean people about Mexico and how they express themselves about us, that seemed to me a very nice reaction that I had to experience on my own.
How was the scholarship application process?
Through the institutional mail we are informed every semester of the calls open to undergraduate students, you can approach the Department of Internationalization or send an email if you require more detailed information or how to apply, for all this we fill out a form and in a couple of weeks we let know the winners of the scholarships.
How did you prepare for this new experience?
It is a very personal process because you have to prepare yourself to live alone in a new country, fill yourself with a lot of courage and desire to learn and discover the world. Although you have to do a great variety of paperwork and movements to go to the destination country, I feel that this was not as big as preparing yourself as a person to get ahead and enjoy this opportunity.
How did you feel when you arrived in the new country?
I was very scared and anxious, I had never faced such a situation before. Everything was new and different: the way of speaking, the weather, the people, the food. Fortunately my family was always there for me and they helped me to cope with the situation and encouraged me to get through it.
How have you been received at the university where you arrived?
Everyone was more than kind, they were always attentive to each one of the students and tried to take care of any situation or inconvenience that arose, I am very grateful to the entire internationalization team because they really made us feel safe and solved our doubts.
What did you miss most about Mexico and UNI?
I really believe that what you miss the most when you leave your country is the food, your family and your friends.
What is the most exciting thing you have experienced so far in this experience?
I had the opportunity to see many amazing places that I never thought I would see in my life, I was able to travel to Argentina and Peru, I saw snow for the first time and I got to know the cold beaches of central Chile. I also met many new people and made friends who are now my family.
And the hardest part?
Learning to live with almost 40 students because I lived in a dorm, taking me alone to my headquarters which was almost 1:30 hours away by Metro and bus, and not being able to see my family or spend my birthday with them.
How do you think this experience will influence you as a person and professionally?
I learned how I can work in my field in another country, I got to know a different educational system and I got out of my comfort zone in a way that helped me to know myself better and recognize all that I can achieve.
What advice would you give to those who are about to go on exchange to another country?
Enjoy every moment of your stay from the day you arrive, do not be afraid of what may happen on the other side of the world, go out and learn because this experience will always be yours and the lessons you will learn will last a lifetime. Lots of encouragement and success!
Would you recommend these opportunities offered by UNI to your colleagues?
I highly recommend this experience, if you have the possibility to go on exchange, do not think twice. It is the best decision and a unique experience that our university offers us.
