Tecnológico de Monterrey
Monterrey, Mexico
A modern business city ringed by mountains, and a big campus that never sleeps.
SIM
Student eSIM and prepaid picks, compared.
- ●Telcel prepaid: best coverage
- ●AT&T Mexico prepaid
- ●eSIM for arrival day
Transit
Cheapest way to get around.
- ●Metrorrey for main lines
- ●Uber / DiDi at night
- ●Flights to CDMX and Cancún
Budget
Rent / food / travel split (sample).
- ●Rent ~35%
- ●Food ~25%
- ●Travel ~40%
Calendar
Festivals and deadlines.
- ●Semana Santa break: spring
- ●Semester starts in January
- ●Course registration: week 1
Hangouts
Where Smith students go.
- ●Barrio Antiguo
- ●Parque Fundidora
- ●Chipinque hikes
Peer voices
“Go to Spanish classes from week one. Locals love it when you try.”
Tec de Monterrey exchange FAQ
Is Tec de Monterrey a good exchange for Smith Commerce?
Yes if you want to learn Spanish, keep costs low and travel around Mexico.
Are there English-taught courses at Tec de Monterrey?
Yes, there are English-taught business courses, plus Spanish classes for exchange students.
Is Monterrey affordable for students?
Generally yes. Rent and food cost far less than in Kingston or Toronto.
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