Exchange Location: Mexico City, Mexico

Program Name: Sharing Languages

             
Internship Duration: 6 weeks

 

 

 

A typical day on your internship:

 

My internship was at National Polytechnic Institute, Mexico City.  I was teaching three different levels of English there. A typical teaching day started around 6:30 am when I need to wake up since the accommodation is about 45 mins away from the university. Taking trains every morning at peak hours was an unforgettable adventure too. I had classes the whole day from 8 am to 2 pm with all different keen students! I was more scared than excited because I thought I did not prepare enough for it and also because I had two professors from the university in my class, but the students were the best part of everyday. It was great hanging out with students after classes and them taking all the interns around the city. Sometimes, students paid for my lunch and I couldn’t say NO. I thought that was cute. After going around the city from all the tourist places to the local places, and after filling our stomachs with different tacos and food, we all went back home, got ready for the next day and went straight to bed.

 

 

What did you enjoy most about your exchange?

 

During those 6 weeks, I was thinking about the things I did and the amount of impact I made but it all seemed fluffy. Thinking back on the first few days in Mexico, I almost stopped believing in it thinking I couldn’t see any result. No one knew better than myself how much I wanted to go home. Now I realised its not the major thing that you have changed or that change you. It is the little things that matter. We sacrificed our Time, Money, Hope and Dream to be here in Mexico but all I could think of right now is the people I met and the friendship formed. I have met a lot of people and made life long friendships. I feel touched by everyone being so nice and to see what real Mexicans are like. These 6 weeks have changed the way I see things and people. I learnt a lot and it has changed me in many ways.

 

 

What was the most shocking/curious/fun fact you learned on your exchange?

 

Mexico is not dangerous.
Mexico City looks exactly like Burma.
Mexicans make out everywhere.
Nachos are not authentic Mexican food.

 

 

Any words of advice for future exchange participants?

 

I dared to explore a world that is bigger than I know. There had been a lot of reasons to not do something or not feel something. Those boundaries and walls are put up by ourselves. Once we are able to step outside of them, we can truly realize the endless possibilities the world has to offer. I assure you this is the start of an experience of a lifetime and one which you will definitely not regret. It was the best experience.