PROGRAMS

Special Programs

Our office plans, develops and executes short term programs based on specific institutional needs. Our programs offer  a  mix of academic classes, practical components and  focused site visits targeted to specific learning outcomes. The program can be accredited back to the home institution.

Students for AIM Australia

• Public Health in Mexico  (January - Feb 2011)

Australian students studying Nursing, Public Health, Nutrition and Social Work came to Mexico for a month long international experience. The program consisted of  36 hours of academic  lectures by ULSA staff  and guest lecturers covering topics such National Health Care plans and policies Elderly care , Medical Tourism, Traditional Medicine and Community Health Care. Students participated in over 30 hours of professional visits to private and public Hospitals, Health centers, and Clinics. Students exercised with elderly at an old age home, participated in a local community health fair, visited the oldest running hospital in the Americas  dating back to 1524, assisted with patients at a small rehab clinic and even watched a C section and a natural child birth at the local public hospital. Many  students commented on how participating in this program has been a life changing experience and would recommend this program highly. 

• Spanish Language and Culture Program (July  2011)

A group of students from various universities in Australia spent four weeks at ULSA studying Spanish and taking Mexican History and Culture classes. Students learnt to appreciate Mexican culture though the eight sessions of classes that touched on topics such as Pre hispanic culture, the Mexican Revolution and Contemporary Mexico. 

The Spanish language component was 45 hours of classes in small groups, based on their level of Spanish. During this period, students focused on the ability to communicate ideas of everyday life and emphasis was given on oral practice and vocabulary. The last day of classes was an opportunity to deliver a presentation to fellow students. These included a talk on Mexican gastronomy that included a recipe book and some samples of typical Mexican food. 

Their practice of the Spanish language was enriched by the cultural visits to important sites in Mexico City and the outskirts such as: the Historic Downtown Center, Coyoacán, the Basilica of Guadalupe, Xochimilco and the pyramids of Teotihuacan, as well as a variety of museums. 

Utrecht Business School

Intensive International Programs (IIP)

October 2010

Utrecht Business School students and a Faculty professor were hosted at LaSalle as part of the Intensive International Programs (IIP). The IIP Program is part of Utrecht Business School’s philosophy of offering international competencies through academic and cultural international encounters. 

The program included lectures by ULSA professors and Professor De Bell from Utrecht, conferences by guest speakers from organizations such as the Espinosa Yglesias Research Centre and an International Trade Company. The students also held meetings with representatives from Price Waterhouse Mexico, Pro Mexico and the European Union Trade Office.

Lasallian and Utrech students gave presentations on the economic links between Mexico and the Netherlands and on Cultural perspectives of both countries.

The Dutch students also enjoyed cultural activities surrounding the Day of the Dead, visited the Museum of Anthropology and the Pyramids of Teotihuacan.

Testimonials

An update from Josie, who is taking the Health Sciences in Mexico program.

Hola!

I thought I should send you a quick update on how its going in Mexico. Well, it is fantastic!! I am having a wonderful time so far, all the people are lovely and friendly. My host family are also very nice and I`m thoroughly enjoying trying all the Mexican food....yum! We`ve had two days at uni already and its great, the program is very well organised and there are lots of exciting things planned. Im slowing learning some Spanish. Its fun coming home and talking some Spanish to the maid who doesnt speak English....not that I can understand what she says back yet haha. Thats definately a goal for my trip.

We`re all getting along well in the group too, we`ve been out and had cervaso`s already (by the way, they were only 15 peso for a corona!). The uni and host family have told us we're the first "real aussie" group the've had, which is pretty nice.

Thanks for all your help organising this program, I'm so so glad I'm doing it! Will email again soon.

Adios!
Josie :)

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Lauren and I are about to embark on a six week trip to Mexico. We have been housemates in Tamworth for a year, and now we will test the friendship further with the trip of a lifetime. We will spend our first 4 weeks in Mexico City with a host family, and attend Universidad La Salle, to complete a course " Health care in developing countries". We will then spend the last 2 weeks backpacking and visiting other towns including the city of Oaxaca, Puerto Escondidas and finally finishing off with time on the beach in Acapulco. We are both very Excited! http://www.travelblog.org/Bloggers/Jo-and-Lauren/

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ACM Visit 

The Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM) is a consortium of academically excellent, independent liberal arts colleges located in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, and Colorado.

In early March, ACM staff members Scott Ozaroski and Heather Everst visited Mexico City, site of ACM's new  Mexico Summer Program: Service Learning & Language Immersion.  The following is Scott's account of some of the highlights of their visit.

"Fascinating Mexico City Offers Great Opportunities for Students"

Published: March 23, 2010

In early March, ACM staff members Scott Ozaroski and Heather Everst visited Mexico City, site of ACM's new Mexico Summer Program: Service Learning & Language Immersion.  The following is Scott's account of some of the highlights of their visit.

MONDAY EVENING – "So, how many pesos should we take out?"It was the first visit to Mexico City for both of us, and I wasn't sure what to expect from one of the largest cities in the world.  I usually do lots of research before trips aboard, but aside from a quick skim through my Lonely Planet guidebook on the flight down, I landed in Mexico City ready for whatever came my way.  Read more...

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