2. Why Mexico? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g50fkMA7QVg

3. MEXICO BY THE NUMBERS MEXICO BY THE NUMBERS  Population: 122.3 million.  Mexico’s size is 756,066 square miles, which is almost three times larger than Texas.  World leader in aircraft part design and manufacturing.  World’s leading exporter of Avocado, Tomato, Papaya, Guayaba, and Mango.  #1 producer of exported beer in the world.  World’s leading exporter of tequila.  World's largest producer of silver.  Largest Spanish-speaking country in the world.  World’s leading exporter of flat screens.

4. MEXICO BY THE NUMBERS MEXICO BY THE NUMBERS  8th largest vehicle producer in the world.  4th largest automobile exporter in the world.  6th largest video game animation and digital content exporter in the world.  A top-5 global exporter of organic coffee.  The birthplace of chocolate.  Mexico City has more museums than any other city in the world.  Mexico has the most World Heritage sites of any country in the Americas.  Mexico has 176 natural protected areas.  24 million tourists visit Mexico each year, and 80% of these are returning visitors.

5. OSU’s STRATEGIC PARTNERS IN MEXICO

6.  Founded in 1943  Largest private university in Mexico  31 campuses across Mexico  90,173 enrolled students  Academic offer: High School, undergraduate and graduate  It is the only Mexican university besides the National Autonomous University of Mexico ranked at the QS (Quacquarelly Symonds) World University Rankings.  Among its graduate schools, EGADE has been ranked 7th among the best business schools outside the United States according to the Wall Street Journal.  The Institute has graduated prominent and influential members in several areas, particularly among the Latin American business community.  Permanent Monterrey Tech Liaison Office on OSU Campus Stillwater (Wes Watkins Center)

8.  Private Catholic University in Puebla founded in 1973.  9,079 enrolled students.  UPAEP covers all of the Education levels in México, as the system includes Elementary School, Junior High school and High School.  Permanent office on OSU Campus since 2004. (Wes Watkins Center)  Dual degree programs with OSU (undergraduate and graduate level).  Approximately 9 of 10 students enrolled in the UPAEP study in an accredited program, being the second highest ratio for a private university in Mexico.  The UPAEP has also been successful in College Sports competitions in Mexico. The representative teams are named the Águilas UPAEP, and they are currently ranked 5° by the CONADEIP, an organization formed by the most important Private Institutions of Higher learning in Mexico. One of its most important team is the Basketball team, which have been national champions several times.

10.  Private Catholic School in Puebla founded in 1949.  Kindergarden, elementary, junior and high school.  Education system based on intelligence and spiritual willingness.  500 number of current enrolled students  1872 number of Alumni.  Institution affiliated to the Mexican Minister of Education.  Recognized by private and public universities as one of the best Schools around Mexico.  Memorandums of Understanding with recognized Mexican Universities.

12. PUEBLA HIGHLIGHTS  Puebla is located southeast of Mexico (60 miles from Mexico City).  Fourth largest city in Mexico.  Metro population 2.5+ million.  The city is officially named Puebla de Zaragoza after the General who won the 5 de Mayo Battle and took place in Puebla in 1862.  The German brand Volkswagen operates its second largest (outside Germany) manufacturing facility in Puebla. The Audi manufacturing facility is now under construction as well.  The historic center of the City of Puebla was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Center in 1987. Over 5K buildings were included in the catalogue.  Puebla City has many moderns museums, a planetarium, glamorous shopping centers, restaurants and a beautiful convention center.  Through Puebla’s traditional food, Mexican Cuisine was named an intangible Cultural Heritage recognized by UNESCO.  Puebla City is only second to Mexico City in number of universities.  A ceramic style called Talavera (originated in Puebla) is admired worldwide.

14. OPPORTUNITIES  Semester (33+ campuses)  Short-term (spring break, summer or winter) in Chihuahua, Queretaro or Puebla  Internship (teaching & learning) in Puebla

15. MORE INFORMATION rodrigo.tello@okstate.edu 107 Wes Watkins Center

16. GRACIAS!