ITESM Language and Culture Courses
ITESM Language and Culture Courses in Mexico
The ITESM network offers Spanish language and Latin American culture and business classes taught in both English and Spanish. Students of all Spanish levels can benefit from these courses. Students may attend a five-week session at the Monterrey campus. Programs also available in Guadalajara and Cuernavaca, but course offerings are more limited.
Monterrey
The City: City of Mountains; City of Business. Internationally known as the "City of Mountains," Monterrey is the third largest city in Mexico and is located 175 miles south of the US border. Monterrey offers many outdoor activities, including climbing, mountain biking, Huasteca Canyon excursions, Garcia Caves tours, Horsetail Waterfall, historical towns, and more.
Dates: May 26 - July 7, 2010
(arrive on May 24 or 25, depart on July 8 or 9)
Mandatory orientation will be held on May 26-28 and 31. The classes begin June 1, 2010. Students are advised to arrive in Mexico a few days before the program starts to get acquainted with the new surroundings.
Courses and Credit: UM-St. Louis students will attend ITESM as exchange students and therefore will pay UMSL tuition and earn six credits. Courses are available in Spanish language, business, and culture. Course listings available at the Monterrey website. Please note that not all courses will be offered during the summer.
Housing: Students may live with a host family or in a campus dormitory. The cost for the home stay is approximately $708 and includes 3 meals per day. The cost for a dormitory stay is approximately $792 and meals are estimated at an additional $400.
Complete details available at the MONTERREY PROGRAM WEBSITE. (Select the Monterrey tab at the top of the page to view drop-down information).
Estimated Costs:
| ITESM Summer Program | |
| Educational Fees1 (2009 rate; summer 2010 rate TBA in April) | $1,473.60 |
| Information Technology Fee | $73.20 |
| Student Facility, Activity, & Health Fee | $0.00 |
| Housing and Meals2 | $708 or $1192 |
| Additional Meals and Other Personal Expenses3 | $700 |
| Airfare (estimate) | $650 |
| Books | $30 |
| Miscellaneous4 | $116 |
| Additional Program Fees | N/A |
| Total Estimated Cost5 | $3751-$4235 |
1 Educational and IT fees are based on 6 credit hours. Non-resident fees may apply.
2 Students may live with a host family or in a campus dormitory. The cost for the home stay is approximately $708 and includes 3 meals per day. The cost for a dormitory stay is approximately $792 and meals are estimated at an additional $400.
3 This estimate is for additional dining out, entertainment, and other personal expenses. (It will vary by student depending on personal habits).
4Includes mandatory HTH international health insurance and International Student Identification Card (ISIC).
5 Please note that expenses are ESTIMATES. Costs vary depending on the exchange rate, the inflation rate, individual spending habits, and amount of extra travel. The cost estimate above does not include costs for independent travel, which can vary widely from student to student.
To see the current Mexican Peso/Dollar conversion, use a Currency Converter.
How to Apply/Application Process:
To apply, please visit the Study Abroad Application Deadlines & Procedures page for How to Apply for this Exchange Program deadlines, application procedures, and forms.
Mandatory Pre-Departure Orientation:
All UM-St. Louis students who study abroad are required to attend pre-departure orientation. This session will cover registration and financial aid, credit transfer, travel, health and safety topics, culture shock, and much more. Details and location.
Last modified February 18, 2010