Mexico. As soon as someone hears that in Texas or elsewhere in the United States they automatically assume that it is a place filled with drug violence and political instability. Granted, the drug violence did reach an all-time high level during the beginning of the troop surge during the years 2008-2012. However, things have changed and will continue to change. Texas and Mexico share a unique and interesting history all the way from pre-Hispanic times.
Mexico is a rich country filled with amazing landscapes and people. As a UT student, you are eligible to go to Mexico and obtain a wonderful study abroad experience. To go abroad in one of these programs you are required to complete a Restricted Region Travel Request form. Currently, there are more than 10 programs that students can apply to if they are interested in studying abroad! Since there are more than ten programs, I figure there should be a list that shows ten reasons why you shouldn’t study abroad in Mexico. So here it is…
1. Because you would get to swim with the Mayan gods in the entrance to the Mayan Underworld… (Cenotes, Yucatan Peninusla)
2. Because it’s gameday! (UNAM: Estadio Universitario, Mexico City)
3. You would be stuck there for a weekend… (Huatulco, Oaxaca)
4. Going to the Mercado is like going on a time machine…
5. Who would ever get the crazy idea to hike volcanoes while visiting Mexico City
(Puebla, Looking at Volcanoes Popocatepetl and Itzaccihualt)
6. Because who would ever want to go to the New World… (Chichen Itza, 1 of the 7 wonders of the world, Yucatan Peninsula)
7. Because you would get to see great landscapes (Copper Canyon, Chihuahua)
8. Because you will be reminded that man can achieve great things when they use their mind…
(Cathedral of Puebla de los Angeles, Puebla)
9. Because you can actually learn what Cinco de Mayo Celebrations are all about…
(Monument to Benito Juarez, Mexico City)
10. But above all, you shouldn’t go to Mexico because of this: Tacos al Pastor…
Now that you have seen the reasons why students should go to Mexico, I encourage you to drop by to the International Office to visit one of our Peer Advisors. We’re available Monday through Friday, 9-5 with no appointment necessary. We can guide you and next thing you know you will be going 180 degrees south and receiving the “Eagle devouring the snake” passport stamp in your passport. Hasta la vista! Nos vemos.
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