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TechnographMexican consulate offers local students internships
By Maria Ines Zamudio
Posted: 11/29/05 Section: News
Serving more than 1,000 people a day, the Mexican consulate in Chicago has become the largest consulate in the United States, according to Felipe Cuellar, Mexican Consul.
"About 19 percent of Chicagoans are Mexicans," Cuellar said.
The consulate is offering internship opportunities to college students, who are interested in working in their office, 204 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago.
The internship is open to foreign and local college students who are fluent in both English and Spanish. The Mexican consulate has several different departments, offering experience in various fields.
"The consular internship program is an opportunity for students to get experience in diplomatic and foreign affairs," said Jacqueline Azpeitia Ruiz, assistant to the Deputy Consul General. "We offer the possibility for interns to work in a variety of consular departments, such as computer systems, documentation (issuing consular ids, passports, visas, etc.), press and protection. It is through the internship program that we hope to provide students with basic knowledge and experience that will aid them in continuing to pursue their academic and career goals."
The General consulate has been open for more then 120 years, Cuellar said. The consulate has been located at several different locations around the city throughout its history. The current consulate is located on the south side of Chicago, in a building purchased by the Mexican government. The new location opened its doors on Feb. 17, 2004, Cuellar said.
Mary Tere Hernandez, graduate student from the Iberoamericana University in Mexico City, is currently a fall intern at the consulate. As an intern, Hernandez "hopes to be able to understand the difficulties that Mexican immigrants face in the United States, and also to help them improve their situation."
Hernandez is focusing on her field of study - law. She said she hopes to be able to help the consulate understand the Mexican legal system. She also wants to learn more about the United States' legal system, and to understand the similarities between both legal systems.
"About 19 percent of Chicagoans are Mexicans," Cuellar said.
The consulate is offering internship opportunities to college students, who are interested in working in their office, 204 S. Ashland Ave., Chicago.
The internship is open to foreign and local college students who are fluent in both English and Spanish. The Mexican consulate has several different departments, offering experience in various fields.
"The consular internship program is an opportunity for students to get experience in diplomatic and foreign affairs," said Jacqueline Azpeitia Ruiz, assistant to the Deputy Consul General. "We offer the possibility for interns to work in a variety of consular departments, such as computer systems, documentation (issuing consular ids, passports, visas, etc.), press and protection. It is through the internship program that we hope to provide students with basic knowledge and experience that will aid them in continuing to pursue their academic and career goals."
The General consulate has been open for more then 120 years, Cuellar said. The consulate has been located at several different locations around the city throughout its history. The current consulate is located on the south side of Chicago, in a building purchased by the Mexican government. The new location opened its doors on Feb. 17, 2004, Cuellar said.
Mary Tere Hernandez, graduate student from the Iberoamericana University in Mexico City, is currently a fall intern at the consulate. As an intern, Hernandez "hopes to be able to understand the difficulties that Mexican immigrants face in the United States, and also to help them improve their situation."
Hernandez is focusing on her field of study - law. She said she hopes to be able to help the consulate understand the Mexican legal system. She also wants to learn more about the United States' legal system, and to understand the similarities between both legal systems.
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