The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars
 The Washington, D.C. – Monterrey Internship ProgramStudents interested in participating in the Washington, D.C.- Monterrey Internship Program may now apply by Wednesday, March 12th for the summer 2008 term. Please note that there is a specific Washington, D.C.- Monterrey PDF application found in the “Application Procedures and Deadlines” section below (NOT the link to the left). The Washington Center for Internships and Academic Seminars is pleased to announce its new Washington D.C. - Monterrey Internship Program. Providing an integrated academic and work experience in a comparative context, this exciting 10-week program will be offered during the summer of 2008. The Program will begin in late May with a ten-day seminar in Washington, D.C., which will include an orientation, academic work, and special programming. In early June, you will fly to Monterrey, Mexico and for the next eight weeks, you will complete a full-time internship while taking an academic course and gaining an international perspective through organized events. Participants will take advantage of many educational and social opportunities provided by our partnering university, Tecnológico de Monterrey (ITESM). The thematic focus of this new program will be globalization, the emergence of a world in which economic, political, environmental, health, labor and other issues need to be understood and dealt with from multinational perspectives. The program will use Washington, D.C. and Monterrey , Mexico as windows on globalization –the one a major policy center and world capital, the other Mexico’s third largest city, a vital commercial, industrial and tourist center set amidst the Sierra Madre mountains. The program will be of special interest to students wishing to learn about international business and trade and the emerging economies of Mexico and other Latin American countries. Due to its strategic location, large population and free trade policy, Mexico is considered an important country for business expansion. Viewed as a gateway to Latin America, Mexico is a key member of the international business community. One of the United States’ largest partners, Mexico also exchanges goods on a large scale with Canada, Europe, Central and South America, and Israel. The city of Monterrey affords an especially broad array of internships in business and industry, with both U.S.- and Mexico – based concerns. Applications are welcome from students of all majors and interests, however, as there is a wide range of internship opportunities. Basic skills in written and spoken Spanish – equivalent to at least one year of university-level instruction in the language - are required. English will be spoken at most internship sites, but some Spanish will be, as well. The students’ needs will be determined by an online assessment administered once they are accepted into the program. Detailed Program InformationProgram Components Eligibility Internship Placements Housing in Monterrey Program Cost Application Procedures and Deadlines Requirements Passport Information Refund and Cancellation Policy Tentative Program Calendar Additional Information Download Application & BrochureWashington Monterrey Application 2008 (pdf) TWC Monterrey One Page Brochure (pdf) Intern Abroad Brochure (pdf)
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Your residence will give you the opportunity to interact with and live among students from Mexico and many other different countries. You will live in furnished dorms on the Tecnológico de Monterrey University Campus, at the Colonia Tecnológico, Junco de la Vega Avenue (15 minutes from downtown by public transportation).
The facilities have common areas, including study rooms with wireless Internet connection, entertainment space, kitchens, a swimming pool, TV rooms and vending machines. Services such as housekeeping, maintenance, laundry and /or dry cleaners, mail and medical service are also provided at the residences.
The campus is enclosed and there is 24-hour security at all main campus entrances. Students are required to show an ITESM ID to access the campus.
The costs of the Washington D.C – Monterrey Internship Program for the summer 2008 will remain the same as they were in 2007.
Undergraduate and graduate students earning credit:
Postgraduate students:
There is no application fee for this program.
The above-listed fees include:
Services in Washington, D.C.
Services in Monterrey, Mexico
Airfare, transportation on the departure date from Monterrey, meals and local transportation are not included.
All students are responsible for their own travel to and from Washington, D.C.
Students are invoiced upon acceptance. All internships are unpaid and only certain forms of Washington Center financial assistance are available to students in this program. These include our Civic Engagement Awards ($1,000), Diversity Leaders Awards ($3,000) and Honors scholarships ($1,000 - $2,000). A description of the awards, eligibility and financial assistance policies can be found on the Washington D.C. – Monterrey Internship Program Application
Be sure to speak with your campus financial aid officer and study-abroad adviser to learn more about specific funding options available through your college or university.
The following links contain information about these and other sources of assistance, including institutional aid, federal aid, scholarships and other types of study-abroad funding:
Depending on their need and current indebtedness, some students who do not qualify for other types of assistance may want to consider a private educational loan. Numerous low-interest, non-need based loan options are available from private financial institutions. The Washington Center does not endorse these lenders or their products, but we encourage students to explore carefully any that might be appropriate. Below is a partial list of institutions that provide such loans.
This is not an exhaustive list of resources. Students should also speak with their local financial institution about the educational loan packages they provide.
Please download our Washington D.C. – Monterrey Internship Program Application. Please note this application is different from the regular Washington Center application.
Applications are due by March 12th , 2008.
Students are invoiced upon acceptance, and full payment is due by April 27, 2008.
Send your complete package to the attention of Ms. Luisa Solarte: : The Washington Center, 1333 16th Street, NW, Washington, D.C. 20036-2205.
Please note that as January 2007 all U.S. Citizens need a valid passport to travel outside the U.S. If you do not have a passport valid until your last day of stay in Mexico, please visit the U.S. Department of State website to learn more about the steps needed to obtain your passport.
Accepted applicants must submit any cancellation request by email to Luisa Solarte at nini@twc.edu. . If you notify The Washington Center of cancellation by the following dates, the indicated amounts will be refunded:
| Withdrawal Date | Refund Amount |
| More than 60 days prior to D.C. check-in | 100% refund, after $250 cancellation fee |
| 46-60 days prior to D.C. check-in | 75% of the total cost of the program, after $250 cancellation fee |
| 22 to 45 days prior to D.C. check-in | 50% of the total cost of the program, after $250 cancellation fee |
| 21 days fewer to D.C. check-in | No refund and $250 cancellation fee |
| Monday, May 19 | Check-in at Washington Center housing |
| Tuesday, May 20 | Orientation; Seminar begins |
| Friday, May 30 | Seminar concludes; early check-out if desired from housing |
| Saturday, May 31 | Final Check-out of Washington Center housing |
| Saturday, May 31 | Travel to Monterrey and check-in at Monterrey’s Residence Hall. |
| Sunday, June 1 | City Tour |
| Monday, June 2 | Intern orientation |
| Tuesday, June 3 | Internship interviews |
| Wednesday, June 4 | Internships begin |
| Friday, July 25 | Internships end |
| Saturday, July 26 | Check-out and departure from Monterrey, Mexico |
This calendar is tentative and may change at anytime.
Program Cancellation Policy
The Washington Center reserves the right to cancel the program at any time.
Monterrey site visit allowances for qualifying campus liaisons
Are you a campus liaison interested in sending students to the new Washington, D.C. – Monterrey Internship Program but concerned about the expense of making a site visit? The Washington Center has announced a new policy that may help: any liaison whose institution enrolls five students in the program will be eligible for a “site visit allowance” of up to $1,000 –an amount sufficient to cover most round-trip air fares and possibly some other expenses, as well. We hope you’ll encourage your students to take advantage of this exciting opportunity to work and study abroad, and that you’ll be able to visit them, as well, in Monterrey, Mexico.
If you have questions, please email us at nini@twc.edu or call us at 202-238-7950.
About the City
Monterrey rests in a valley surrounded by the jagged Sierra Madre mountain range. The distinctive Cerro de la Silla (Saddle Mountain) provides a dramatic backdrop for a city that blends the old and new, industry and style, tradition and efficiency.
Monterrey, the third largest city in Mexico, is considered a favorable destination due to the high-quality services it supplies for tourists. The city of Monterrey has also distinguished itself for its vision and culture of entrepreneurship, which throughout several generations has positioned the city as an economic leader in Mexico and Latin America. Monterrey has become an important site for investment and hosted several significant events, such as:
According to Mercer Human Resources (2005), Monterrey is Latin America’s most secure city. It also boasts the largest number of schools, universities, and technical institutes per capita in Mexico. Thousands of foreign students live in Monterrey, filling the city with youth and diversity.
A Multicultural City
Monterrey is a diverse city that combines culture, adventure, entertainment and business and gives international students and visitors alike many unique opportunities. A vibrant people, the residents of Monterrey are a powerful asset to this entrepreneurial city.
Downtown
The downtown area is highlighted by magnificent plazas and gardens--bordered by a pedestrian mall to the West and a historical district to the East. Visitors are always impressed by La Gran Plaza, sometimes referred to as the Macro Plaza, which is constantly packed full of energy. The Plaza features many of the city’s most important buildings: the Cathedral, the Governmental Palace, the Contemporary Art Museum, the Municipal Building, the Main Post Office, and the Court House, among others.
Surroundings
Monterrey’s beautiful surroundings set the stage for nature lovers who enjoy exciting ecotourism and adventure travel. The area has a lot to offer visitors wanting to hike through some of Mexico’s stunning northern deserts and mountains. Attractions include the Garcia Caves, Horse Tail Waterfall, Rodrigo Gomez Dam, and gorgeous views from Chipinque on the Sierra Madre Mountains.
Local Currency
All major credit cards (except Discover) are widely accepted. In smaller restaurants, travelers are encouraged to ask before ordering, as not every establishment will accept credit cards. All banks, often in conveniently-located to malls or shopping areas, will give cash advances; and most have ATM machines on site to dispense cash after business hours.
Weather
Monterrey is located in Mexico's northeast desert area and at the edge of the Sierra Madre Oriental mountain range (altitude of approx. 3000 ft.). The city’s climate is rather unpredictable, with quick changes in the weather possible year-round. Overall, winter evenings can be quite cold and summers in are typically very hot. Afternoon rains are frequent during the summer months, occurring from late June to September. Normally the rain lasts for only a few hours, after which the sun reemerges.
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