Internships Details

About the Organization

ITESM Campus Querétaro is part of the Tecnologico de Monterrey University System consisting of 30 ITESM campuses throughout Mexico with a total enrollment of over 90,000 students. The TEC is the largest private university system in Mexico and considered the best. ITESM Campus Queretaro (ITESMCQ) has a student population of around 5000 students, and offers 19 majors in architecture, business, agronomy, communications, humanities and engineering.

The ITESMCQ International Programs Department facilitates reception of international students and sends ITESMCQ students abroad. The majority of foreign students study for one summer, one semester or one school year. An international student adviser receives applications, processes requests for home-stays, does billing and payments, orients new students to cultural and practical situations, organizes field-trips and activities, monitors student development, and advises students with problems. Two staff members advise ITESMCQ students about study abroad options, help them choose an appropriate program, review all necessary documentation, assist with visas, etc. The staff also provides comprehensive predeparture and re-entry orientations for students. Another staff member works with internship placements and monitors interns throughout the semester. He also organizes special programs for short-term courses as well as tailor-made courses in summer. An academic coordinator plans the course offerings, schedules classes, assigns faculty, tests students for placement and does general academic advising.

Job Description

Interns support a broad range of office functions, such as collecting data about students abroad or students going abroad, assisting with advisement for study abroad, helping with pre-departure and re-entry orientations and orientations for new students in Mexico, assessing new host families, attending study abroad fairs, and such. Interns may also be given special research projects to develop. The Office Director will serve as mentor for interns and appropriate staff will supervise assigned tasks.

# of Positions per term

1-2

Start Dates

January 5 - May 29, 2009; semesters usually start in January and early August (depends on the year)

Duration of Internship

1-2 semesters (5-12 months)

Qualifications

Academic Background

Open to undergraduate and graduate students interested in international education

Skills/Experience

Previous study abroad experience strongly preferred. Intercultural communication skills are necessary.

Language Ability

Proficiency in Spanish equal to end of third-year university or higher. Knowledge of French or German is desirable.

Other Requirements

Open-mind and interest in working in a variety of areas of international education.

Internship Costs

Total costs vary depending on how long you plan to be abroad, where you will be living, your personal spending habits, and current exchange rates. The following estimates will give you a ballpark figure for this internship. Get help with the math from our handy Cost Calculator.

IE₃ Program Fee

The program fee* for the first term of any internship is $2950 - $3150. You do not pay tuition in addition to the program fee. Visit your University's IE₃ page for details, costs for additional terms, and campus administrative fees.

*The program fee noted above reflects the anticipated fee increase that will go into effect for the Fall 2010 term and will apply to all terms thereafter.

Estimated One-Time Expenses

Expense Type	Price
International Travel	$500-$800*
Visa Fees	$150*
Recommended Immunizations

*See Additional Cost Information below.

Estimated Monthly Expenses

Expense Type	Price/month
Housing	free
Food	$50
Local Transportation	$50-$75
Recreation	$50
Personal Expenses	$50

Compensation

Students who decide to enroll in IP courses will not be charged for a maximum of 6 credits. ITESM will reimburse interns for reasonable round-trip airfare (up to $500 USD). Room and board are provided by ITESM with a homestay family (this includes laundry and 3 meals).

Additional Expense Information

Room and board are provided by ITESM with a homestay family (this includes laundry and 3 meals). It is mandatory to live with a homestay family. Local Transportation and personal expenses are about $100 per month.

Interns apply for a visa upon arrival in Mexico. The costs associated with the visa application and registration are $150 at this time.

Additional Information

ITESM Queretaro website

Queretaro information

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