Mobility specification

Country:Mexico

Institution:Autonomous University of Baja California

City:Mexicali

Program:Partner universities

Activity type:Study

Academic year:2022/2023

MU faculty/department:Faculty of Arts

Study level abroad:Bachelor

🎓Hit the books! How do you rate the university experience?

Can you enroll in a course where you can learn the local language?no

Does the university offer enough courses in English?neutral

Are your credits converted?no

Was there anything in the teaching methods that surprised you?The possibility to use your notes and required reading during the tests.

Does the university offer international students' programs and activities outside of lectures and seminars to help them integrate more quickly?We had an orientation week + about 2 activities during the semester for students who came from different universities.

In which areas does the university offer support for students with special needs and strive to be inclusive?Psychological counseling
Barrier-free access to classrooms and dormitories
Support for LGBTQ+ students (e.g., safe spaces, counseling services)

💸Did you have to rob the bank?

Try to take a guess at what your monthly expenditures were:17500 CZK/month

Did you stay in dorms?no

Do you have any tips on how to find private accommodation?It's best to connect with someone who will also spend the same amount of time there as you.

What about unexpected expenses? Did anything surprise you?I had to buy quite a lot of stuff for the kitchen for cooking + buy a new ticket because of 1 missed flight.

Do you have any tips on how to save money?In large supermarkets they usually have discounts for large packs (5+2).

🗺 Learn the ropes in a new city

How well did you manage to communicate in English?not at all

How does public transport work in the city?I've seen better

And what about transport outside the city?neutral

Where to find connections? How to buy a ticket?You can't find the connections on the internet, you have to get a timetable from the locals or just wait at the bus stop to see if something is coming. You always pay in cash on the bus.

Did you deal with any health issues during your stay?no

🤠Help create the perfect bucket list

What is a must-see in the city?CECUT (cultural center and museum), the beach where the wall built by D. Trump is located and the city center.

What are the must-visit trip destinations?Ensenada

Share your best experience:A trip to Mexico City during Día de Muertos and the pyramids of Teotihuacán.

💅A nugget of wisdom to make the life easier

Did you need to handle a visa?no

How did you get to the place?Plane

Can you pay by card?in most places

What not to forget when packing?Winter jacket and our traditional sweets :)

🥳Summary

Whew, what a ride! 😮‍💨 Thanks so much for taking the time to complete our survey and for sharing your unique experience. Just one last thing. 🙏 How would you summarize your trip in one or two sentences?Tijuana itself may not be the prettiest city, but they have good food everywhere, it's by the ocean, and the university campus is full of palm trees with dogs sleeping under them. Mexico will stay with you forever. :)