Saint Mary's University of Minnesota offers an Academic Exchange program through Universidad La Salle of Mexico City. This program is available to students from all over the world. Participants take classes in Spanish in their area of interest with students who regularly attend Universidad La Salle.
Campuses are located in Cancun, Guadalajara, Cuernavaca, Morelia, Pachuca, Cd. and Obregon, with a student enrollment of approximately 11,000. It is among Mexico’s most innovative, private universities, noted for the beauty of its campus and facilities and its traditional values and community spirit.
The Center for International Education, La Salle (CIEL) is located across from the main campus in a lovely, historic residence, known as the Casa Rosa. It is the hub for international activity at the university. The "Quinto Patio," located behind the Casa Rosa, offers a comfortable setting for international visitors to become integrated in the university environment.
You have a private bedroom unless a roommate is requested. The bathroom is usually shared. Bed linens are provided and laundry can be done at the "host residence" in most cases.
The Mexico City, Mexico semester abroad is an SMU Affiliated Program. As such, all Federal and State aid (except work study) and up to $2000 in SMU institutional aid may be applied to the program’s costs.
Students should research the details of non-SMU scholarships for applicability and see the Director of Study Abroad for other scholarship and grant opportunities.
The Spring Semester 2010 program dates are January 18 - May 29, 2010. The application deadline is October 15, 2009.
Submit Saint Mary's required paperwork to the Study Abroad Office.
Acceptance is contingent on a thorough review of the your application and subsequent approval from Universidad La Salle.
1. Pay $500 non-refundable program deposit payable to SMU. 2. Attend all orientation sessions.3. Obtain a passport. Submit a copy of the first page to the Study Abroad Office.4. Arrange travel plans. Submit a copy of your flight itinerary to the Study Abroad Office.5. Purchase the International Student Identity Card (ISIC) for $22 in the Study Abroad Office.
It is the northernmost and westernmost country in Latin America. It is also the most populous Spanish-speaking country in the world.
Mexico City is the capital and largest city of Mexico. It is one of the largest cities in the world with a population of 24 million. It is located in the Valley of Mexico, a large valley in the high plateaus at the center of Mexico, about 7349 feet above sea-level. It is surrounded on most sides by volcanoes towering 13,000 to 18,000 feet above sea-level.
Climate
The average temperature is 60 °F to 70 °F. However, it still gets chilly in rainy weather and in the evening.
Time
Central Standard Time is in effect in Mexico City.
Currency
Mexican currency consists of pesos ($) and centavos (¢). 100¢ = $1. Notes are issued for $20, $50, $100, $200 and $500 and coins for 5¢, 10¢, 20¢, $1 and $5. For the current exchange rate, click here.
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