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Co-operation between Singapore Management University & Mexico

Co-operation between Singapore Management University & Mexico. Partnership agreements Technologico de Monterrey (Monterrey campus) Signed in 2003 Incoming students: 50; Outgoing students: 48 Universidad de las Americas Puebla (UDLA) Signed in 2003

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Co-operation between Singapore Management University & Mexico

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  1. Co-operation betweenSingapore Management University& Mexico Partnership agreements • Technologico de Monterrey (Monterrey campus) Signed in 2003 Incoming students: 50; Outgoing students: 48 • Universidad de las Americas Puebla (UDLA) Signed in 2003 Incoming students: 22; Outgoing students: 6 • Instituto Tecnologico Autonomo de Mexico (ITAM) Signed in 2005 Incoming students: 12; Outgoing students: 5

  2. Co-operation betweenSingapore Management University& Mexico Partnership agreements – Student Exchange Programmes • Grand Total of 84 Mexican students who have come to SMU on exchange over the past 9 years (since the first agreement was signed); 59 SMU students have gone to Mexico • Some of the crisis we had to deal with: H1N1 (inbound & outbound); shooting on campus (Tech) – all extremely well handled by partners • Tuition waiver; Undergraduate students only • Competitive programmes • Preparation: pre-departure; peer advisory; orientation, on-site coaching; returnees gathering…

  3. Co-operation betweenSingapore Management University& Mexico Financial Aid • International Business Fellowship (IBF), IE Singapore 75% of the amount from IE; co-funding 25% SMU Applicable to all Singaporean and Singaporean PR For exchange programme: S$4,800 allowance + 75% airfare reimbursement (total average S$6,700; cap S$7,800) – up to 16 weeks For internship; same allowance; up to 24 weeks

  4. Co-operation betweenSingapore Management University& Mexico Internships in Mexico • 7 SMU students so far have taken part into an internship in Mexico • Companies: Onate Willy Y CIA, La Moderna, COMCE (Consejo Empresarial Mexicano de Comercio Exterior, Inversion y tecnologia, Santa Cecilia S.A. de C.V., Mural Newspaper • Locations: Queretaro, Toluca, Mexico City, Veracruz, Culiacan, Guadalajara • Duration: 2 months +

  5. Co-operation betweenSingapore Management University& Mexico What students say – Mexican students in SMU • For most, SMU was their first choice for their exchange programme • Impressed with the organisation, structure and efficiency of the institution and of the country • Singapore is more similar to Mexico than what they first thought • Traveled South East Asia a lot • Great cultural / linguistic experience + learning to work in a different environment and work culture • Downsides: very hectic; regimented and fine society • Would definitely recommend SMU and Singapore

  6. Co-operation betweenSingapore Management University& Mexico What students say – SMU students in Mexico (Tech exchange) • For most, Tech was their first choice for their exchange programme • Visa issues, esp for international students (e.g. Indian Nationals) • All learned Spanish before leaving • Satisfied with the campus, the accommodation and the academics • Need to exercise more care and common sense safety-wise • Learned how to be more independent, mature, confident, became stronger; learned a lot about the Mexican and Latin American cultures • Traveled through Mexico and Central America • Would strongly recommend the programme; “best dream ever!”

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