Building Sustainable Water Treatment Systems
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Excursions & Activities
- Get to Know Your Destination
- Study Abroad Advisory of Student Risk
- Student Experience
Accommodations
Students will be staying in shared university dorms on the Tecnológico de Monterrey campos Querétaro campus. More details will be available soon.
UC Davis reserves the right to change the accommodation location. Should this be necessary, we will arrange alternative lodging. Please note that elevators, air conditioners and other modern conveniences may not be available in all locations.
Meals
Two meals a day, Monday-Saturday, are provided at the Tec Cafeteria. A welcome meal and farewell meal will be included. All other meals are out of pocket.
Excursions & Activities
This program offers an exciting blend of academic site visits, cultural immersion, and community-building experiences. Students will explore key aspects of local water infrastructure through multiple excursions to wastewater treatment plants and drinking water facilities, gaining a firsthand understanding of regional systems and sustainability efforts. Each site visit is designed to connect directly with course content, offering real-world insight into environmental engineering and water resource management.
In previous years, the program explored facilities such as the Dulces Nombres Plant and Urban Wastewater Treatment Plant, as well as the drinking water distribution and wastewater collection systems of Monterrey. Other past highlights included a visit to the Tequila Sauza Manufacturing Plant and a community water study in the Calle de los Molinos neighborhood of Guadalajara.
Beyond academics, the program also celebrates the rich cultural life of the region. Students in past cohorts have visited iconic locations such as Fundidora Park, Paseo Santa Lucía, and the vibrant Barrio Antiguo. Cultural activities like traditional dance lessons, guided city walks, and shared meals provide opportunities to experience local traditions. Team-building events and group excursions are thoughtfully planned to create a strong sense of community and lasting memories!
Get to Know Your Destination
Querétaro is a geographic jewel of Mexico that has the most diverse tourist attractions for all tastes and interests seeking an alternative in the center of the country.
From the rich mix between the contemporaneity of its Creative Metropolis with the vibrant past of its Historic Center, to the natural wonders of its Sierra Gorda, passing through the culinary appeal of its Wine and Cheese Region or the pure air and tranquility of its Bosques y Campos del Sur, Querétaro has it all. Learn more about Querétaro.
Study Abroad Advisory of Student Risk
Participation in this UC Davis Study Abroad program requires travel to and extended living in a foreign location(s) abroad. UC Davis Study Abroad endeavors to reduce and mitigate risk wherever possible. However, the environments and risks associated with living in these locations are substantially different than those found during a regular course of study at UC Davis. All participants must download and review the following information prior to departure. Any questions should be directed to the Program Coordinator.
- Study Abroad General Risk Advisory
- Program Specific Risk Advisory (PDF) - Coming soon
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