Summer Program

Posted Mar, 06/08/2010 - 16:27

As you start at the Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Querétaro summer, there will be plenty for you to do. During a summer studying abroad in México, you might think six weeks is not long enough to experience everything you want... but you might be quite wrong...

 

Summer 1 - 2012, Tecnológico de Monterrey - Study in Mexico

Summer 2 - 2012, Tecnológico de Monterrey - Study in Mexico

 

Since location is everything when it comes to having a good summer, Querétaro is right in the middle of many great places to visit. For starters, it is only 3 hours north of Mexico City, where you can visit the pyramids of Teotihuacán. There are also many states and cities nearby that are not only important to México's history, but are beautiful and rich in culture.

Querétaro is even closer to places like Guanajuato, the birth place to the famous Mexican painter, Diego Rivera and La Peña de Bernal, the second largest rock in the world.

San Miguel and Tequisquiapan are known for their hand made crafts and are also really close to Querétaro. These are the perfect places to do gift shopping and experience the many wonderful aspects of the Mexican culture! Whether you choose to stay on or off campus or with a host family, there will always be people to help you with whatever you need.

Every summer we have a group of students from the Tecnológico de Monterrey, Campus Querétaro that works for the International Programs Office. They can help you with anything you need, from finding a good place to eat to figuring out how to say something in Spanish. They travel with the international students on the trips and make sure that your summer is filled with fun and learning.

We provide all the necessary resources to ensure that by the end of the summer 2010 students will:

  • Improve their level of usage of the Spanish language
  • Glance at the Mexican culture from an inner point of view
  • Participate in different cultural and social activities to reinforce their appreciation for other cultures
  • Travel around the Mexican republic
  • Recognize the importance of Mexican resources to the contribution of sustainability of the world

*Students will have the options of taking classes in language, culture and business. There are even some classes in English.

Academic Calendar

Courses Offered

Introduction to Mexican Culture English
Latin American Literature Spanish
Mexican Theatre* Spanish
Mexican Culture Spanish
overty and Development in Mexico** Spanish
Basic Spanish I* Spanish
Basic Spanish II** Spanish
Intermediate Spanish I Spanish
Intermediate Spanish II Spanish
Advanced Spanish* Spanish
Spanish for Heritage Speakers* Spanish
Advanced Writing* Spanish
Advanced Spanish II* Spanish
Doing Business in Mexico English
Marketing** Spanish
Economics** Spanish
E-Business** Spanish
Advertising II** Spanish
Photography Spanish
Use and Management of Water* Spanish / English
Ecology and Sustainable Development* Spanish / English
Eminent women of the 20th Century in Latin America Spanish
Cinema, Literature and Culture English
* Courses require a minimum of 10 students to open. If you are interested in taking a particular class, please write the specific requirement in your application.
** These courses are offered by the Engineering, Management, Business, Architecture and Animal Science Departments and are subject to change.

Costs

$1100 USD (Estimated)*
Host Family Program Includes 3 meals a day and laundry $850 USD
Residence Hall Residence Hall in a shared room (meal and laundry not included) $700 USD
2 two-day trip and 2 one-day trips to various destinations First-class buses with one meal
$500 USD (Estimated)*

*NOTE: Due to the fluctuating exchange rates, these costs are subject to change.

Trips

LONG TRIPS [2 DAYS]

IXTAPA

Visit one of the most beautiful beach in México, Ixtapa. Located in the state of Guerrero. Ixtapa is characterized by its gorgeous beach and breathtaking sunset scenery. You will be able to do lots of interesting activities!.

MEXICO CITY AND TEOTIHUACAN

Located only 3 hours away from Querétaro, Mexico City is not only the country's capital, it is also the cultural center of México. Discover the history behind one of the world's most intriguing ancient cultures while taking in the impressive sights and sounds of a modern city. Just 25 minutes from Mexico City lies Teotihuacán, America's largest archeological site. Towering over this ancient city is the Pyramid of the Sun: which is 738 feet wide and over 200 feet tall.

SHORT TRIPS [1 DAY]

GUANAJUATO

2 hours away from Querétaro, Guanajuato was one of the first cities to be colonized in the 1520's in New Spain due to its rich silver mines. This colonial town has a distinct cultural feel as it is home to Diego Rivera, the Mercado de Hidalgo, the mummy museum and much more that can only be found in Guanajuato.PEÑA DE BERNAL Y TEQUISQUIAPAN

Visit the 3rd highest monolith in the world, the Peña de Bernal is a must see attraction. Then travel to nearby Tequisquiapan, a beautiful colonial town famous for its cheese and wine production.