Who can participate in the ExCit program?

What does an ExCit exchange consist of?

Why participate in the ExCit program?

How can you find out more about the ExCit program?

What is ExCit?

ExCit is a student exchange program consortium of six research-based universities in Canada, Mexico, and the U.S. The focus area for the program is decision making for meeting the growing demands on urban water resources systems.

At least 48 students will be mobilized among the participating universities through one- to two-semester visits and up to 60 more students via short-term, intensive courses. Student activities will consist of three stages: intensive language training, coursework in water resources and sustainable development, and professional or research internships with local businesses, municipalities, agencies or at the host university.

The universities forming this consortium are Michigan Tech University, Houghton, Michigan, USA, University of Cincinnati, Cincinnati, Ohio, USA, Universidad de Sonora, Hermosillo, Sonora, Mexico, the Universidad de Guadalajara, Jalisco, Mexico University of Guadalajara, Université Laval, Sainte-Foy, Quebec, Canada and the University of British Columbia, Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. These universities offer a broad range of expertise in the area of urban water resources development, from the study of the natural environments that provide water for water supply, to the design of urban water distribution networks and the financing of infrastructure improvements.

Who can participate in the ExCit program?

The consortium universities are exchanging undergraduate and graduate students and faculty in several engineering and science disciplines (e.g. civil engineering, geological engineering, environmental engineering, and geology) involved and in the social sciences (political science, social science, and economics).

What does an ExCit exchange consist of?

A study abroad consists of a one- or two-semester stay at a US, Mexican or Canadian university, including intensive language training, water resources coursework, and an internship. Study abroad is allowed only in the countries outside the students’ host university. Students will register and pay the usual tuition and fees at their home university. Coursework credits are transferable. Students will earn a stipend and most travel expenses will be paid.

Short-term intensive courses are field studies (one to two weeks) on water resources topics in the U.S. Canada or Mexico. Most field trip expenses will be paid for by the program. No language proficiency is required. The intensive courses are offered yearly.

Why participate in the ExCit program?

At your host university, you will have access to expanded curricula. Your internship will provide research or practical experience. Most importantly, you will experience living within a different culture.

How can you find out more about the ExCit program?

If you’re at

- Michigan Technological University: Contact Alex Mayer, Department of Geological & Mining Engineering & Sciences (asmayer@mtu.edu)

- University of Cincinnati: Contact Jim Huber, Department of Civil & Environmental Engineering (Jim.Uber@UC.edu)

- University of British Columbia: Contact Barbara Lence, Department of Civil Engineering (lence@civil.ubc.ca)

- Université Laval: Contact François Anctil, Department of Civil Engineering (francois.anctil@gci.ulaval.ca)

- Universidad de Sonora: Contact José Luis García Ruiz, Director de Movilidad y Intercambio (jgarcia@guaymas.uson.mx)

- Universidad de Guadalajara: Contact Salvador Peniche, Centro Universitario de Ciencias Económico Administrativas (speniche@cucea.udg.mx)

When can you go?

As soon as next semester, but check with your international office for deadlines.

ExCit

is sponsored by the

PROGRAM FOR NORTH AMERICAN MOBILITY

IN HIGHER EDUCATION

Fund for the Improvement of Postsecondary Education (FIPSE)

Human Resources Development Canada (HRDC)

Secretaría de Educación Pública (SEP)