Building Sustainable Water Treatment Systems
- Accommodations
- Meals
- Excursions & Activities
- Get to Know Your Destination
- Study Abroad Advisory of Student Risk
- Student Experience
Accommodations
Live on the Tecnológico de Monterrey, Puebla Campus, where you'll stay in shared university residence halls alongside your UC Davis cohort. Living on campus places you within walking distance of classrooms, campus facilities, and opportunities to connect with Tecnológico de Monterrey students throughout the program.
Housing assignments are based on availability and are same-gender accommodations. While you may request a roommate, mutual requests cannot be guaranteed. In some cases, housing locations or room configurations may change before the program begins, and comparable accommodations will be provided if adjustments are necessary.
Meals
The program includes two meals per day (Monday–Saturday) at the Tecnológico de Monterrey campus cafeteria, along with a welcome meal and farewell meal. All other meals are the responsibility of the participant, giving you the opportunity to explore Puebla cafés, markets, and local restaurants with your classmates.
Excursions & Activities
Throughout the program, you'll apply concepts from the classroom during technical site visits, collaborate with faculty and peers, and explore how engineers address water resource challenges in central Mexico. Participation in program activities is a required component of the course and contributes to your overall academic experience.
Technical visits may include:
- Atotonilco Wastewater Treatment Plant (Planta de Tratamiento de Aguas Residuales Atotonilco), one of the largest wastewater treatment facilities in Latin America.
- Valsequilo Damt to see Latin-American infrastructure and development of projects with social impact.
- Chipilo/Atlixco/Valquiruico to examine sustainable water management practices used in agricultural production.
- Mixteca baja/Tehuacan visit to learn about enclose semi-desert regions, with a focus on hydrological features and the effect on regional weather and environment.
Beyond the technical experience, you'll engage with the culture and community of Puebla through activities that help you build relationships with your UC Davis cohort and Tecnológico de Monterrey students. Cultural experiences may include:
- Exploring the UNESCO World Heritage Historic Center of Puebla
- Attending a baseball game at Perico’s stadium in Puebla.
- Cuetzalan visit to see and understand indigenous regions in central Mexico.
- Watching sports matches on and off campus with local students.
- Visit to Malinche/Popocatepetl volcanoes national park to understand the hydrologic basins in central Mexico.
- Gastronomic tour in downtown Puebla.
Together, these experiences connect engineering, sustainability, and intercultural learning while helping you develop a broader understanding of the communities and environments your work as an engineer can serve.
Get to Know Your Destination
Puebla, Mexico, is a city rich in history, color, and flavor. Its historic center features beautiful colonial buildings, lively plazas, and colorful Talavera tiles, while traditional dishes such as mole poblano and chiles en nogada showcase its culinary heritage. With views of nearby volcanoes and a welcoming atmosphere, Puebla offers a memorable introduction to Mexican culture. It is also a compelling place to study sustainable infrastructure and environmental engineering, where students can explore how cities meet modern needs while preserving historic architecture and cultural traditions. Its mix of urban and industrial areas provides a valuable setting for studying water management, pollution prevention, and resource efficiency.
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 (TBD)
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