Instituto Panamericano de Alta Direccion de Empresa Mexico
Mexico City, Mexico
Host Institution
Here is the website for (IPADE) Instituto Panamericano de Alta Direccion de Empresa Mexico: http://www.ipade.mx.
Academic Program
Each GBE has a formal Orientation component that will meet approximately three weeks before the GBE begins. The Orientation serves several purposes. It allows all students going on the trip to meet one another; it introduces the Darden faculty GBE leader, Peter Rodriguez; it provides an historical and cultural overview of the country and region to which you will be traveling; and it resolves any outstanding logistical problems or questions; and provides any pre-course reading assignments.
The program for this year's GBE as well as an overview of the activities is available at the following site: http://www.ipade.mx/mede/evescuelas.htm
Advice
Students who went on the Mexico GBE last year offer the following advice and information.
"Make sure to befriend IPADE students—hang out with them and go out every night so you get to know the citizens of Mexico City. The students will want to show you around and have a good time with you."
"Wear nice pants, shoes and shirts...forget jeans, but no need for a sports coat either. Bring a light coat--it does get cold outside at night."
"Forget shorts/swimsuits, unless you want to work out."
"You'll need comfortable shoes for exploring the city and ruins."
Country Links
In order to give you more information on Mexico and Mexico City, here are some very useful sites to visit.
http://www.mexonline.com/
http://www.mexicocity.com.mx/mexcity.html
http://www.mexicocity.com/
http://www.banxico.org.mx/siteBanxicoINGLES/index.html
http://www.cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/mx.html