Study Abroad in Mexico
What will I explore?
NWTC students travel to San Miguel de Allende, Mexico, for a global professional experience. While in Mexico, you will learn about the education system, engage with Universidad Politecnica de Guanajuato (UPG) students, tour local industries, attend lectures from UPG professors, and explore the region’s cultural sites (historic churches, Mexican architecture, museums, historic parks and botanical gardens).
UPG is an engineering university located about an hour from San Miguel de Allende. The university offers several of the high-demand career opportunities students require for the current labor market. The engineering degrees offered are robotics, agro-industrial, automotive design, process manufacturing, logistics and transportation, energy, biotechnology, and metrology and quality.
Potential activities include zip-lining, ATV tour, horseback riding, and local distillery tour.
What will I learn?
While in San Miguel de Allende, you will learn about:
- International Free Trade Zones
- Logistics
- Manufacturing
- Guanajuato Inland Port (GTO)
- Mexican Education System
You will also:
- Engage with Universidad Politecnica de Guanajuato (UPG) students
- Tour local industries and international companies
- Attend lectures from UPG professors
- Explore historic churches and landmarks
The study abroad experience aligns with NWTC Employability Skills; in particular, "value individual differences and abilities" and "demonstrate community and global accountability".
What's included in the cost?
$2,300 - $2,500 is the estimated program cost and includes:
- round-trip airfare
- lodging (student housing and/or hotel)
- international health coverage
- transportation from NWTC to O’Hare airport and back
- in-country transportation, such as train, subway, or bus
- entrance fees
- some meals (typically two meals/day)
When are the payment deadlines?
- $300 due when the application is submitted
- $400 by September 16th
- $600 by October 7th
- $600 by November 4th
- $400-$600 by December 2nd
Payments can be made by stopping in or calling (920-498-5483) Student Involvement, SC118. Checks (made out to NWTC), cash, Visa, MasterCard and Discover are accepted.
Payments do not include: tuition (optional), some meals, personal spending money, and passport fees.
Students are responsible for keeping track of payments made/money owed.
The refund policy is explained on the study abroad application.
What are my options for paying for study abroad?
Over 90% of NWTC students who study abroad receive a scholarship or grant—and you could be one of them! From grants and scholarships to financial aid and flexible payment plans, there are many ways to fund your experience.
Explore your options and start planning! How to Finance Your Study Abroad.
What are the credit opportunities?
College of Business students: use this as your Career Experience
- This study abroad experience will satisfy the Career Experience component in any College of Business associate degree program. Each academic program has criteria for assessment of learning; typically journaling and a portfolio presentation linking learning to the program outcomes.
Tech Hall students: Talk to your instructor about credit options.
All credit opportunities are optional.
Contact:
- Email:
- megan.grant@nwtc.edu
- Phone:
- 920-498-7186
- Email:
- andrew.paasch@nwtc.edu
- Phone:
- 920-498-6926
- Email:
- terri.brown@nwtc.edu
- Phone:
- 920-498-5718