Dear Summer Students,  

Welcome to Campus Queretaro and Welcome to Mexico!

We are e-mailing you to make sure that you are ready to come for our ACQUASUMMER 2009 . We will keep in contact with reminders of important procedures that have to be done prior to your arrival. 

You will be receiving other e-mails from Verónica Martínez, our academic advisor, Mariana Perez who is our International Students Coordinator and Marcela Gasca, who is in charge of the home-stay program.

Below, please find relevant information about:

·         THINGS to bring

·         MEDICAL INSURANCE

·         HOMESTAY

·         SPANISH exam

·         COURSE SELECTION.

·         ORIENTATION SESSION/arrival date

THINGS TO BRING  

Summer time is a little bit “moody” in Mexico. Mornings are fresh, some evenings it rains a little bit and most of the time is warm and comfortable.

Please bring a sweater or a jacket, raincoat, sandals and a nice outfit for the formal end of the term ceremony or in case you have a formal event with your host family. Mexican people usually wear shorts or pants, t-shirts, (dress casual).

 It is very important to consider bringing comfortable shoes for our trips and excursions.

MEDICAL INSURANCE

It is mandatory for all Tec students (including international students) to have an insurance policy. Please send a copy of this document enclosed with the Application Form.

HOMESTAY PROGRAM  

You should have already sent, along with your application form, a letter describing yourself, your interests, hobbies, and preferences on food, smoking or not, etc. 

If you think there is more information we should consider about yourself, please e-mail Marcela Gasca, mgascas@itesm.mx  who is in charge of the housing program.  It is very important that you have written a broad and clear description especially if you have any special needs or preferences.   

Once we have the matched you with a family, Marcela will send you all the information you need. 

Once you arrive in Querétaro, you must pay $100 USD housing fee (non reimbursable).

ACADEMIC CONCERNS

 
SPANISH EXAM 

During April and May you will receive directions and a password to take your Spanish exam on-line.  If you haven’t taken it at the time of your arrival, you will need to do so once you get to campus. However, we highly recommend that you take it before arriving so you increase your chances to enroll in all your chosen subjects.
 

COURSES

We offer approximately 20 courses including Spanish courses (all levels).  

If you have specific questions about course selection, syllabus, equivalences and courses, please feel free to e-mail Verónica Martinez; vmartinz@itesm.mx 

ARRIVAL
 
THE OFFICIAL ARRIVAL DATES ARE Monday May 25th and Tuesday May26th.

There is a new airport in Queretaro. There are flights coming from Houston, Mexico City and Monterrey. If you are flying into Mexico City, there are buses running from the Mexico City airport to Queretaro City every 30 minutes, starting at 2:00am and ending at 10:00pm. Please note there are no buses between 10:00pm and 2:00am.

If you arrive June 9th or June10th to the Mexico City Airport, the International Programs staff will pick you up at the airport. It´s very important to notify Mariana Pérez of your flight schedule as soon as you get it.

ORIENTATION SESSION

We will have an orientation session on Thursday, June 11th and Friday the 12th.  IT IS VERY IMPORTANT THAT YOU ARRIVE ON TIME to the orientation sessions and to confirm your courses. 

Orientation sessions are designed to provide you with all the information you need to live in Queretaro and study at the Tec de Monterrey. In addition, you will have the opportunity to make Mexican and International friends during these sessions.  

To see a calendar of the semester, please check our website.

That’s all for now, I will give you more detailed information and will remind you of important preparations. I hope you enjoy getting ready for a great and significant experience at the Tec de Monterrey Campus Queretaro, Mexico!

CONTACT INFORMATION