PROYECTA 100 MIL As we have seen it the previous sections, Mexico and the U.S. share different conditions: geographical locations, producing and exporting economies and richness of their natural resources. Both countries have implemented successful bilateral agreements which have bring benefits from both nations; nonetheless, it seems that the relations among both countries only flourished in the commercial and political sectors leaving aside other others. For example, the educational one. For this reason, Mexico and the U.S. have implemented the Proyecta 100 Mil Initiative.
Proyecta 100 Mil is a Mexican educational initiative developed by thirty five experts of different institutions and organizations in the academic, social, private and
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and vice versa. According to the Open Doors Report by the Institute of International Education (IIE) (2015), Mexico occupied the tenth place of number of international students in the U.S., the first places were led by East Asian countries like China, India and South Korea. Regarding U.S. students studying abroad, Mexico was in the thirteenth place and the United Kingdom was the top destination for Americans. In terms of Spanish speaking countries, Mexico was exceeded by Spain and Costa Rica since they occupied the third and eighth places …show more content…
Therefore, the need of a strong initiative, like Proyecta 100 Mil, was needed.
Goals
The Proyecta 100 Mil Committee pointed out the importance of working in the following areas within this educational initiative: promotion, languages, technological development and innovation, academic exchange, graduate studies, undergraduate student mobility and, internships and relevance. Some of these areas are part of the internationalization process that several researchers in the international educational have stated (Knight, 2014; Jaschik, 2008; Gacel-Avila, 2007), and areas that the Mexican higher education surely need to be improved to be competent to its counterparts across the world.
Proyecta 100 Mil main goal is to send 100,000 Mexican students to study to the U.S and 50,000 U.S. students to Mexico by 2018. Moreover, the creation of 38 research consortia, 20 virtual innovation centers or bi-national projects for innovation in strategic sectors and areas and other graduate study agreements are part of its goal (DR, 2013). With this, Proyecto 100 Mill is expected to close that education gap between Mexico and the U.S.
Mexican Lives is a rare piece of literature that accounts for the human struggle of an underdeveloped nation, which is kept impoverished in order to create wealth for that of another nation, the United States. The reader is shown that the act of globalization and inclusion in the world’s economies, more directly the United States, is not always beneficial to all parties involved. The data and interviews, which Hellman has put forth for her readers, contain some aspect of negativity that has impacted their lives by their nation’s choice to intertwine their economy with that of the United States. Therefore it can only be concluded that the entering into world markets, that of Mexico into the United States, does not always bring on positive outcomes. Thus, one sees that Mexico has become this wasteland of economic excrement; as a result it has become inherently reliant on the United States.
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The United States has no more important foreign relation ship than that of which it enjoys with Mexico, and vice versa. These two countries share interwoven societies and economies. Although there have been disagreements and turbulence between the two countries, which partnership is without these? The Strength of each country’s democracy is fundamental to the other’s. This relationship that the two countries share directly affects that lives of millions of Mexican and United States citizens everyday. Recently these two countries have become even more unified than ever before. Tackling issues such as Border Control, Countering Narcotics, Dealing with multiple Law enforcement agencies, Human Rights laws, trade and development, etc. There are many issues that they are mutually interested in and must deal with. Yet, there are some vast differences in which these two countries are run. There are also many similarities, which we must take into account. Both Democratic Governments have similar structures, containing a legislative, judicial, and executive branch. Yet, these structures are very different internally, containing specific duties that the other country’s branch may not have.
In the United States’ current state of war with Iraq, its relationships to other world powers have become increasingly important. The U.S.’s relationship with Mexico, in particular, has emerged as one of the most crucial relationships that the U.S. must work to maintain in this state of war. In recent years, the U.S. and Mexico have established and developed a famously strong relationship, and the friendship between U.S. President Bush and Mexico President Vicente Fox has continued to solidify the connection between the two countries. Bush was quoted in the Economist as saying, back in 2001, “America has no closer relationship” . The closeness of this relationship has placed both countries in precarious, high-pressure positions relative to one another with regard to the war in Iraq. In particular, negotiations between the two leaders on issues of trade and immigration laws have shaped the current relationship between Mexico and the U.S. and have consequently contributed to the strain that both leaders have felt, and continue to feel, as they struggle to maintain this close relationship in the face of the war. More specifically, recent developments, or lack thereof, with regard to these issues have significantly influenced Fox’s decision of whether or not to support the U.S. in the war against Iraq. Furthermore, media portrayal both of negotiations between the two countries and of the effects that the negotiations are having on U.S./Mexico relations is influencing public perceptions of the relationship in both countries, and, as a result, may even be affecting the relationship itself in the process.
...will have no choice but to invest in Hispanics because they will be the majority and will big a big part of the work force. This will affect the communities socially as they will become more diverse, possibly evening out the plane field with class and gender for Hispanics and eventually all minorities. In conclusion my object of study that Hispanic women experience inequality in education due to the social constructs of subordination of women and Hispanic culture, has several factors that support my argument.
When we hear discussions or read articles about drug wars, killings, and illegal immigration into the United States, many of us immediately think of Mexico. As a nation, Mexico is a much greater country than these commonly referred to issues. Mexico is a country with a broad history, deep family culture, and an economy fueled by oil and tourism. The United States Department of State (USDS) offers a broad range of information on countries outside the US, including Mexico. I found a wealth of information about Mexico through the USDS Background Note provided on their website located at www.state.gov. I will outline for you the key information found in this report, and others, related to the Mexican economy, culture, and more.
The change in demographics in Mexico is labeled as one of the larger reasons for the increased number of immigrants coming to the United States from Mexico. Ojeda cites that, over the past forty years, one-third of the immigrants come due to high birth rates in Mexico. Howe...
Rios-Aguilar, C. (2010). Measuring funds of knowledge: Contributions to Latina/o students' academic and nonacademic outcomes. Teachers College Record, 112(8), 2209-2257.
...pal levels. Especially, I will pay attention to policies and practice associated with child welfare. After that, I will write a proposal based on the US child welfare policy or issue I picked. Second, I am highly motivated to Program Agenda includes cultural visits in the historical centers of Mexico City and Puebla, offers a unique view of Spanish architecture, art, open markets and it’s Zocalo.
As the fastest growing racial or ethnic group in America's public schools, Hispanic students have the unique potential to positively affect the economic and cultural future of the United States. Ensuring the promise of this diverse group of learners requires the attention and commitment of the entire country. We must work harder to close the educational achievement gaps between Hispanic students and the nation as a whole. This must begin with high expectations for achievement, clear goals for what must be accomplished, and specific benchmarks to measure our progress.
Business in Mexico Bienvenido a México! Welcome to Mexico, the first of what one would hope to be many greetings upon entering Mexico. With Mexico's population fast approaching the 100 million mark, "North Americans, what Mexicans refer to people from the United States" (Nicol, 2003) the lower labor rates and the strength of the American dollar against the peso over the last several years has created an influx of US manufacturing businesses into Mexico.... ... middle of paper ...
Every year, more and more International students are coming to the U.S. for pursuing higher education. According to the Open Doors report published annually by the Institute of International Education (IIE), the number of intern...
Mexico is one of the most populated and industrialized of the third world nations, yet it remains very impoverished in comparison to it’s northern neighbor. Recently Mexico has been the third largest trading partner of the United States, has become an important exporter of petroleum and plays a pivotal role in the politics of the region. Yet Mexico is frequently treated with neglect and misunderstanding by the United States. This treatment is why Mexico is hesitant about United States influence and investment in Mexico. While many foreign countries acknowledge the United States as a protectorate and a blessing, Mexico sees the United States as a problematic source. The idea of the United States overshadowing Mexico was best stated in Pofirio Diaz’s famous quote. From the Pofiriato up until today Mexico is still in the shadows of the United States; but with the creation of NAFTA the intentional distance between the United States and Mexico has begun to close.
More and more, foreign companies are participating in Mexico's development and have become a key element in Mexico's industrial transformation. Fresh capital has contributed the remaking of its industrial base, turning the country into what Business Week has called a new "industrial powerhouse."
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