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Educational Exchange
Studying in the U.S.


Student Advising Services

Institute of International Education (IIE)
Benjamin Franklin Library
Liverpool 31 - PB
Col. Juárez
06600 Mexico, D.F.

Telephone: 5080-2801, 5080-2802, 5080-2803
Website: http://www.iie.org/latinamerica

If you are thinking of studying in the United States, you may want to consult a student adviser at the Institute for International Education for information on the particular type of study you are interested in. There are thousands of different programs in the U.S., from short summer English study programs to basketball and computer camps to high school programs to university degree programs to post-graduate studies. In addition, there are technical schools, short-term academic courses, business training, and research opportunities. You need to decide precisely what kind of program you are interested in, where you want to study, and how much you want to spend. You might then research the reputation of various programs, the organization’s experience with and interest in foreign students, and try to contact other people who have participated in the program.

Please visit the IIE Education Center from 9:30 to 4:30 Monday through Friday. Free public orientations on "Post-Graduate Study in the United States" are given every Tuesday at 4:00, and orientations on "Undergraduate Study in the United States" are given the last Wednesday of each month at 4:00.

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Fulbright-García Robles Scholarships

COMEXUS (United States/Mexico Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange)

Berlín 18 - 2nd. floor
Col. Juárez
06600 Mexico, D.F.

Telephone: 5080-2000 ext. 4017, 4374
Fax: 5592-3083
Website: http://www.comexus.org.mx/

COMEXUS is an independent organization funded by the Governments of Mexico and the United States. COMEXUS offers and administers graduate level scholarships and grants for educational exchange. It is most well known for the Fulbright/Garcia Robles Scholarship program and includes scholarships for teaching and research as well as for study.

Each year the members of the binational Board of Directors decide which specific topics will be emphasized in the call for applications. Topics may range from the arts to English teaching, to border studies, to city planning, to comparative political systems. All topics are, however, important for both countries. COMEXUS widely disseminates information about the program through newspapers, postings on the WWW, mailings to universities, and through administrating agencies in the US such as LASPAU (Latin American Scholarship Program of American Universities) and IIE (Institute of International Education).

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Scholarships

Institute of International Education (IIE)
Benjamin Franklin Library
Liverpool 31 - PB
Col. Juárez
06600 Mexico, D.F.

Telephone: 5080-2801, 5080-2802, 5080-2803
Website: http://www.iie.org/latinamerica

There is enormous competition for scholarships to U.S. educational institutions. Virtually all schools -- high schools, colleges, universities, technical schools, etc. -- offer scholarships, but there are many people competing for each one, and you will need to do some serious research to find one which fits your needs and requirements, and you will need to provide detailed information to the various schools in order to be considered for the scholarship. The Institute for International Education provides information on all levels of education in the U.S. They also have an extensive resource library of college catalogs, an on-line database for interested students, and a well-trained professional staff to answer your questions. In addition, they can give you detailed information on entrance exams and applications procedures.

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State AlumniJoin State Alumni: Your Global Community for alumni of State Department exchange programs

Who are Alumni – Your Global Community!
Alumni are past participants of U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs. With more than 1,000,000 alumni worldwide, State Alumni include world leaders, achievers, and influencers. Among this global community are 47 Nobel Laureates and over 300 chiefs of state or heads of government. They are politicians, CEOs, teachers, authors, artists, and most importantly, you! As an alumnus/a of a State Department-funded exchange program, you are part of a global community of the best and brightest. Build upon your exchange experience to advance your goals, your community, and our world.

State Alumni: Opportunities and resources for you to connect with other alumni

· Hundreds of grant, job, and event postings
· Over 20,000 free titles in the online research center
· Access to apply for over $33 billion in funding opportunities
· News about alumni projects; alumni success stories
· Participate in Q&A Live discussions with experts
· Share your reflections or research publications and join discussion forums
· Find fellow alumni to network with others in your field or your region
· Search for resumes or add your own to the global community

Continue the exchange as alumni!
· Be active in your local alumni community
· Join State Alumni (https://alumni.state.gov)
· Discover, meet, share, learn, grow, and achieve!

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Entrance / Language Exams

Institute of International Education (IIE)
Benjamin Franklin Library
Liverpool 31 - PB
Col. Juárez
06600 Mexico, D.F.

Telephone: 5080-2801, 5080-2802, 5080-2803

Most U.S. universities and colleges require the TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) for admission. The test is given several times a year. You should sign up well ahead of time in order to have the scores back in time for submission of applications. The Institute for International Education has information on the schedule for the TOEFL. Call 5080-2000, ext. 3510 for a recorded message on registering for the TOEFL. You may also consult

the Mexico IIE Home Page: http://www.iie.org/latinamerica
the IIE Home Page: http://www.iie.org/
the TOEFL Home Page: http://www.toefl.org/