AIESEC IN MEXICO
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About MEXICO
Official name: Estados Unidos Mexicanos Capital city: Ciudad de México/Mexico city Time zone UTC -6 /UTC -8 y UTC -5/UTC -7Government: Constitutional Republic President: Enrique Peña Nieto Population 116 901 761 (2012) Area: 1.972.550 km2 Independence (from Spain): •16th September , 1810 (declared) •27th September , 1821 (recognized) Religion: Roman Catholic (89%), Protestant (6%), other (5%) Currency: Pesos mexicanos (MXN) Voltage: 120V A C, 60Hz Calling code: +521 System of measurement: Metric system
Mexico is located in the northern region of the American continent between the Gulf of Mexico on the east and the Pacific Ocean on the west. It is bordered by the United States on the north and by Guatemala and Belize on the south. Mexico’s land area extends 1,964,375 sq km, which is divided into six tourist regions The Pacific Coast: In this, region, you’ll find cities Northern Mexico: know for its extreme and towns with rich cultural and culinary weather conditions and characterized by traditions, as well as some of the best beaches its deserts, nature reserves and rugged for water sports like surfing and fishing mountain ranges.Some cities in the region are key industrial and business centers. The Baja California Peninsula: Territory that has Central Mexico: Here you’ll find plenty of natural surroundings, picturesque towns fullof life and color, and beautiful colonial cities, some of which have been declared World Heritage sites.
been inhabited from time immemorial, in this region you can play golf on world-class courses, discover the under water treasures of the Sea of Cortez, and witness the amazing migration of the Gray Whale.
Southern Mexico and the Gulf of Mexico: Lined with the shores of the Gulf of Mexico and the Pacific Ocean, this region offers an abundance of marshes, mangrove swamps and forests, all of which are ideal for ecotourism outings and exciting outdoor adventures. The Yucatan Peninsula: The gateway to the Mayan world. Here you can enjoy the whit sand beach resorts and the blue waters of the Caribbean Sea, where you can scuba dive along the world’s second largest coral reef. You can also swim in fresh water pools in submerged caverns, known as cenotes. Mexico’s 32 states are truly diverse, as each one has countless tourist destinations offering a wide array of activities.
LANGUAGE Spanish is the national language of our country. In addition, there are more than 60 indigenous languages that, although spoken by a small number of the population, are still recog- nized as national languages. The most spoken indigenous languages are Nahuatl, Maya, Mixtec and Zapotec.
MEXICAN FOOD Real Mexican food is quite unlike the dishes found in most Mexican and Tex-Mex restaurants in other countries. If you have a taste for adventure you’ll be well rewarded in Mexico. Mexican cuisine has some superb rich or spicy dishes, but we recommend that you take it easy for the ďŹ rst few days until your stomach gets use to its new environment.
Social Habits •Possibility of not attending social activities without informing, though it’s always better to inform. •Kissing a guy or a girl you just meet in the dancing club is normal for Mexican culture. •Most Mexicans do not take seriously punctuality for social events. One hour late for a party is normal. •Most Mexicans like go for tacos after party •Mexicans like latin rhythms like bachata, merengue, salsa and cumbia. Those are the most common dances in a party, mexican are very cheerful people •Usually, shower before going to party or social activities. •Take at least one shower a day, though in hot places you may want to shower more than once because of the hot weather. •Family is one of the most important things to Mexicans, they frequently spend time with them
About the LC: Universidad Panamericana Top performance LC 5 years changing lifes One of the BEST universites in Mexico 142 interships in 2014 82 members Located on DF, Mexico. Fundations: Casa Hogar de la Santísima Trinidad I.A.P Renovación Union de Esfuerzos A.C. Fundación Clara Moreno y Miramón Fundación Infantía A.C
iGCDP
Is a project focused on teaching languages to university students to provide them the opportunity to improve and perfect their language with native speakers, and allows them to have a multicultural exchange with the different teachers who are part of this program through formal integration activities as panel discussions of topics like global interest, business, sustainability, values and ethics. Place
Universidad Panamericana
Duration 6 weeks Main: literacy Sub: language literacy Target audience University students Languages English (native or excellent) German (native) Portuguese (native) French (native) Italian (native) Chinese (native) Realization goal: 55
It is a workshop that aims to develop personally to children and teens by living with international volunteers, encouraging them values and inviting them to create a career plan and on overview of tools that will serve them to function in their personal and professional lives Place: Casa Hogar de la Sant铆sima Trinidad I.A.P. Renovaci贸n Union de Esfuerzos A.C Duration
6 weeks
This project offers the opportunity for kids and teenagers to understand the importance to have a healthy life style providing comprehensive personal development and a new vision about themselves and the world they live in. All of these participating with pre-established Summer Camps. Place: Universidad Panamericana Duration
6 weeks
Main:
Human Rights
Sub:
Sport & Recreation activities
About MEXICO
Main:
Child and Youth Education
Sub:
Social Work Economy Project managment Teaching Marketing Social Science
Target: Children 0-6 & 6 - 14 Languages : English (native, excellent or good) Spanish (native, excellent or good) Realization goal: 160
Target audience
Children 0-6 & 6 -14
Languages English (native, excellent or good) Spanish (native, excellent or good) Realization goal: 30
iGCDP
Duration
Social Business
This initiative offers development to the 3rd sector trough international talent who will support them developing and implementing their social programs based in their social background to increase the quality and impact provide trough their programs.
Organization Development
This initiative offers development to the 3rd sector trough international talent who will perform professional activities based in their professional background to develop their processes inside their functional areas in order to achieve their mission.
6 weeks
Places: Fundación Clara Moreno y Miramón Fundación Infantia, A.C. Issues Main: Economic growth Sub: Social business Target audience Communities (no specific) Languages Spanish (native, excellent or good English (native, excellent or good)
Realization Goal: 148
Proyecto UP: Working with researches from a prestigious university as Universidad Panamericana (UP) the UP was founded in 1968 as a bussiness school. A group of bussunessmen and academics gave life to IPADE , later they promoted the creation of a university. Duration Issues
How will this be delivered? GCDP experience Language
6-12 weeks Human Resources Finance Economics Managment and others...
Project (multiple stakeholders) English (Excellent or Good) Spanish (Excellent or Good)
Realization goal: 74
iGCDP
KEYS TO A SUCCESSFUL INTERNSHIP PERIOD Open mind and flexibility You will encounter many differences when you compare your culture and life style. An open mind, flexibility and tolerance will help you to understand and appreciate these differences and accept them as part of the exchange experience. Don’t ju dge, just experience! Communication You will encounter many differences when you compare your culture and life style. An open mind, flexibility and tolerance will help you to understand and appreciate these differences and accept them as part of the exchange experience. Don’t judge, just experience! Involvement Expect to make a genuine effort to establish a deep relation ship. You can sit down with your buddy and LC members and talk about some events that you can make together in order to have some fun Culture shock. Culture shock is to be expected in some form during the program. You may experience the following: panic, disinterest, nervousness, impatience or criticism. It’s important for you to know that Mexican people are very kind, so you can expect that your new friends/roomies will probably make every effort so you can feel at home. So, if you experience any of these feelings, talk things over with your new friends, roomies, buddy or LC members, they will certainly help you to feel better. Personal expenses While in Mexico, you’re required to obey all the governmental laws covering immigration status requirements, state and local laws, as well as the rules preestablished between you and the company you’re working for AIESEC.
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