Project Report
| Jun 30, 2021
Which university? She chooses two!
By Paul Montgomery | Director of Marketing
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Sandra doing her homework.
Sandra G. graduated from Christel House Mexico (CHMX) last year and faced a dilemma. She was accepted to two universities. While taking classes remotely due to the pandemic, she decided both schools offered her a unique opportunity. So, why not do both?
Sandra started a technical program in Tourism Administration at Ibero-American University. “I was very nervous since I was starting classes online,” she says. “As time passed, I have been able to adapt and move forward.” Comfortable with her studies and enjoying her tourism administration classes, Sandra wanted to add engineering classes at the National Polytechnic Institute of Mexico (IPN). She took the entrance exam and was accepted! She admits it was a challenge studying at two universities, but Sandra says she’s very organized. “I knew this was going to be difficult, but when you want something you look for that purpose to keep fighting, never forgetting your goals,” she says. After completing two semesters at Ibero and one semester at IPN, Sandra decided to pause her Engineering courses for one year, to allow her to complete her Tourism Administration classes. “Sandra wants to achieve high grades in both programs,” says Luis Serrano, CHMX College & Careers Coordinator. She’s grateful for the College & Careers program. “Being part of Christel House changed my life,” says Sandra, “and my family’s as well.”
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Mar 8, 2021
Christel House saluted for supporting families
By Paul Montgomery | Director of Marketing
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The American Society of Mexico (AMSOC) is saluting Christel House Mexico (CHMX) for its “outstanding humanitarian contribution to the community during the year of 2020.” Javier Alarcón Benet, CHMX Executive Director, says the distinction honors the school’s committed staff and board. “I feel so grateful to work on this great mission with great colleagues.”
Christel House was one of a handful of organizations honored by AMSOC (including United Way Mexico, Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity among others.) “They have faced big challenges,” said AMSOC in their announcement. “They have been working intensely with creativity, tenacity and professionalism to carry on with their important mission.” Christel House families faced economic uncertainty. With lockdowns, 89% of parents of CHMX students either lost their jobs or suffered significant reductions in income. Christel House staff responded, organizing food drives to safely provide thousands of meals and critical resources for students and their families. In 2020, through the AMSOC Organizations Steering Group, CHMX forged alliances with new community partners. “Without AMSOC, those new relationships wouldn’t have been possible,” says Alarcón Benet. “We are proud to have been awarded this Certificate of Excellence for how we faced the pandemic.”
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Nov 9, 2020
Class of 2020 celebrates university admissions
By Paul Montgomery | Director of Marketing, PR and Content Management
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Christel House graduates accepted to universities
The public university system in Mexico is very competitive – across all schools, only 10% of applicants will be accepted. The Universidad Nacional Autónoma de México (UNAM) is ranked No. 1 in Mexico by the QK Top Universities. This year, Christel House Mexico (CHMX) is proud to announce a record-setting five grads from the Class of 2020 were accepted to UNAM.
While Dana C., Gustavo R., Luis C., Nayeli G. and Sergio M. were admitted to UNAM, another eight CHMX graduates will be attending the Instituto Politécnico Nacional de México or ‘IPN’. IPN is recognized as the best public university to study engineering. The accomplishments of these students are spectacular in any given year, but even more impressive given the challenges of 2020. “It’s been terribly difficult for everyone,” says Tania Alvarez, CHMX Head of Schools. “Some of our students found themselves going to work to support their families and others devoted themselves to studying overtime to achieve their admissions.” With the help of the CHMX College & Careers team, teachers and academic staff, the graduates received needed support. She says all the students live with stress and trauma but didn’t lose sight of their goals. “They are dedicated, responsible, but above all, they are hard workers.”
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