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Mexico (Guadalajara) Fall/Winter Semester Program
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This exchange program allows students to explore a new country using their knowledge of Spanish. All journalism classes are taught in Spanish. Students will better their language skills while experiencing the culture and journalism system of the host country.
Journalism students will take classes at the School of Communication and earn credits towards MU Journalism degree. In addition to the journalism curriculum, the school offers courses in various other subjects, allowing students to earn additional non-journalism credit on this program.
Host Institution: Tecnológico de Monterrey
The Tec de Monterrey system boasts 33 campuses throughout the Mexican Republic with more than 85,000 students. The Guadalajara campus is one of the system's newest facilities. It features a state of the art library and outstanding recreational facilities including basketball courts, tennis courts, soccer fields, and an Olympic-size pool, all available to students.
Area
Affectionately referred to as "The Pearl of the West" by natives of Mexico's second largest city, Guadalajara is located in the west-central part of the country in the state of Jalisco. The city is home to three million people and sits on a high plateau more than 5,000 feet above sea level. The heart of Guadalajara remains a colonial city decorated with beautiful, ancient buildings and quintessential examples of the Mexican mosaic. Guadalajara also offers a wide variety of entertainment; cultural and sporting events abound, as well as a vibrant night life.
Eligibility
Students with a minimum of 3.0 GPA who are admitted to their sequence are eligible for admission to a study abroad exchange program. Students with slightly lower GPA may be considered if their journalism GPA is above 3.0. All students must be in good academic standing.
Students must be fluent and have a sufficient command and understanding of the host language to participate in this program. Students should have at least two classes beyond Spanish 3 prior to this program and must successfully complete a language exam.
Course Credit
For each semester of academic work completed abroad, you may earn between 12 and 15 credit hours. Of that, you may earn up to nine Journalism Elective credit hours. Course credit transfers to MU, but your grades will not appear on your MU transcript and are not figured into your GPA.
Although you are guaranteed to receive credit for successfully completed courses, you must work with your advisors to get pre-approval for how the courses you take might fulfill specific degree requirements. As part of your pre-departure preparation, you will need to look up what courses are available on the program, have them evaluated by International Admissions, and then arrange to meet with your academic advisor to get pre-approval for the courses you wish to take.
Costs
MU attempts to make the costs of studying abroad affordable for you. Generally, study abroad experiences cost a bit more than credits taken on-campus at MU, but include new experiences, cultures, languages, and often times housing, flight costs, and other program related costs. It's highly recommended that you outline a budget for yourself of what you would spend during a semester here at MU and compare it to study abroad costs.
Because this is an exchange program, you will pay MU educational fees (12 credits) as if you were here on campus for the semester. In addition, you will also pay a $500 MU Study Abroad fee to cover MU orientation, ISIC card, administration, and assistance. Additional expenses to consider for this program include international airfare, personal transportation, insurance, on-site housing costs, and other miscellaneous expenses.
Please note that there are scholarships and other financial options available to you to help make study abroad part of your college experience!
Financial Aid
The financial aid you normally receive for your classes at MU is usually applicable. Additional grants, loans or scholarships may be available to offset the extra costs of studying abroad. Please meet with the advisor for study abroad financing at the MU Financial Aid Office (11 Jesse Hall) for more complete information: 573-882-7506.
The School of Journalism offers need-based travel scholarships each semester. Applications are available on our Web site. You can also apply for additional scholarships through the MU International Center (Memorial Union). Watch our Web site for special program scholarship announcements each semester.
Housing
Students in this program can choose to live on-campus in dorms, with a host family, or off-campus housing. The host university will arrange dorms and family stays.
How to Apply
It is recommended that all applicants meet with the Journalism Study Abroad Coordinator prior to applying. Please submit the following application materials in a manila envelope to the Journalism Study Abroad Coordinator, 76 Gannett by the posted deadline. Remember to sign-up for an interview time when you drop off your application! For this program you will need:
- Two letters of recommendation. We prefer one to be from an academic source and one from an employer. Please have references direct letters "To Whom It May Concern." [Recommendation Form]
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- Deposit of $500 and Deposit Form; must pay to Cashier's Office in 15 Jesse Hall.
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