Semester Study Abroad Programs
Mexico City
Mexico City is a vibrant metropolis, but it is also the oldest city in the Americas built upon the ruins of Tenochtitlan, the capital of the Aztec Empire. This bustling city bridges the ancient and modern, and it has become an epicenter of celebrated art, design, architecture, and cuisine. This is an exchange program with Tecnologico de Monterrey, an institution recognized for its academic excellence throughout Latin America and the world. Students will attend its newly rebuilt Mexico City campus that has state-of-the-art classrooms, laboratories, libraries, social spaces, and athletic facilities. Students will improve their Spanish language skills by living with a host family and taking classes offered in a variety of disciplines alongside students from Mexico and all over the world.
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Puebla
Notre Dame partners with the Universidad Popular Autónoma del Estado de Puebla (UPAEP) a private, Catholic, non-profit university whose main campus is located near the historic center of of the city. The UPAEP currently offers 46 different bachelor programs in the areas of Economics and Administrative Sciences, Design, Health Sciences, Humanities, Engineering, and Information Technologies. Students may participate in any of the undergraduate programs, directly enrolling alongside Mexican and other international students. Courses are conducted in Spanish.
Students may apply to study in Puebla for the fall, spring or academic year. Approximately 20 students spend the fall semester in Puebla while the spring group ranges in size. A unique feature of the fall program is the pre-medicine track that affords students the opportunity to enroll in a credit bearing practicum, “Theory and Practice of Mexican Medicine” which includes lectures pertaining to healthcare in Mexico and the opportunity to shadow Mexican doctors in several public hospitals in Puebla. Additionally, students may choose to enroll in General Physics 34210 +lab taught in English. The pre-medicine track is only available during the fall semester. Students who are not science or pre-med are also encouraged to study in Puebla during the fall semester but are not eligible to participate in the practicum.
Business internships are available in Puebla during both the fall and spring semesters.
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Summer Study Abroad Programs
Global Professional Experience
Notre Dame Global offers undergraduate students an international experiential learning opportunity to experience firsthand within an immersive environment how businesses and organizations operate in selected locations throughout the world. The Global Professional Experience Program places students with selected global and local companies and organizations in Asia (China, Hong Kong, and India), Europe (Rome), and Latin America (Brazil, Chile, Mexico).
This seven-week program includes three main components:
- A one-credit course offers an exploration of historical, social, and economic dimensions related to each of the program’s regions, in addition to providing a forum to reflect upon new international perspectives, intercultural knowledge, collaborative skills, integrative competencies, and career discernment.
- On-site orientation will be provided by the Notre Dame Global Network and selected service providers. The on-site orientation helps students better understand the local cultures and includes cultural excursions and basic language training.
- Support from Notre Dame Global locations
- A seven week placement within a business or organization that will provide students with professional experiences related to their academic and professional interests. Host businesses and organizations include media, startups, technology, healthcare, finance, NGOs, and think tanks, among other sectors.
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Global Research Experience Program
This one-credit, eight-week research experience program is an opportunity for students to engage in research in areas and themes on Poverty, Democracy, and Global Health. The program offers undergraduate students an international research learning opportunity to discover firsthand within an immersive environment in selected locations throughout the world. Participants will engage in hands-on research projects alongside local experts, gaining valuable insights and skills in their chosen field. This program not only fosters academic growth but also promotes cultural exchange and personal development, providing students with a comprehensive understanding of their subject in an international context. The Global Research Experience Program places students with selected organizations in Chile, Kenya, Mexico, and Taiwan.
This eight-week Global Research Experience program includes three main components:
- A one-credit course offers an exploration of historical, social, and economic dimensions related to each of the program’s regions, in addition to providing a forum to reflect upon new international perspectives, intercultural knowledge, collaborative skills, integrative competencies, and career discernment.
- On-site orientation will be provided by the Notre Dame Global locations and selected service providers. The on-site orientation helps students better understand the local cultures and includes cultural excursions and basic language training.
- Support from Notre Dame Global locations
- An eight-week placement within an organization that will provide students with research experiences related to their academic and professional interests.