| TEC
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The
following information is provided as a guide.
Applications to TEC are subject to review and
approval by the Office of Study Abroad and
an advertised program may be unavailable due
to imbalances in the exchange or for other
unforeseen circumstances. Program costs are
subject to change.
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| Options |
TEC
specializes in Business, Engineering, Communications,
and Hospitality and Tourism and can accommodate
students in other fields of study. Students with
Spanish proficiency can study in any field offered
at TEC. TEC allows
students to study Spanish at all levels while
also taking courses in English, such as Mexican
Culture and Doing Business in Mexico. NMSU students
who have completed Spanish 112 may study Spanish
at intermediate and advanced levels at TEC. TEC
offers a 6-week course that begins early June
and ends in late July. TEC’s Spanish Language
program is also offered during Fall and Spring
semesters and is recommended for students who
want to study above the Spanish 305/325 level.
TEC's Internship
Program provides opportunities in Business,
Engineering and High Tech, and Social Sciences
and Humanities
View
student's photos and essay about TEC.
Students may be housed in dormitories, with host families, or in apartments.
Students may earn only 6 credits during the summer session at TEC.
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| Chances
of Placement |
Excellent for
studying Spanish or for students in business
and engineering who have strong Spanish skills.
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| Eligibility |
GPA
of 2.75 with sophomore standing by time of exchange
for undergraduates, and 3.0 for graduates. |
| Application
Deadlines |
Latest
date by which application must be received
by TEC: Fall (Early August) June
29 and Spring (January
start) November 17. NMSU's
priority administrative deadline is May 1 for
Fall and October 15 for Spring, after which
late processing fees apply.
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| Paid
to NMSU |
For
2008-2009: Application fee ($300),
tuition per semester ($2,379), program fee
per semester ($200), HTH insurance ($38 per
month).
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| Insurance |
HTH
required. |
| Paid
to TEC |
Cost
of all program arrangements organized by TEC. |
| Scholarships |
Students
should apply for local, federal and privale scholarships.
The IFSA scholarship may
be used for study on exchange at TEC. Students
with Pell grants should apply for Gilman awards
(up to $5,000) for study abroad.
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| Withdrawal
Penalties |
Students
who have accepted the TEC placement then
withdraw will be charged $200 by
NMSU to recover its administrative expenses. Students
who accept an academic year placement may have
to pay the entire cost of the program if they
withdraw early. Other TEC penalties for
unrecoverable costs may apply for early withdrawal
after accepting placement.
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Last
Updated:
Thursday, 10-Jul-2008 17:16:56 MDT |
