Feedback
Zoe
ITESO
🇲🇽 Exchange in Mexico, Jan 2024
🏠 Housing
I lived in a JoinMexico house with 16 people — honestly, the more the merrier. "In real life, very cool," like I said in the form 😎. It’s super easy to meet people and you feel safer when you’re surrounded. 300–350€/month.
Tip: Live with others. Makes the whole thing better (and safer).
🚗 Getting to Campus
I was around 30–35min away in Uber. You can take the bus, but alone? Nah. Uber is safer and cheap anyway. Guada’s big, so don't overthink location — just get wheels.
✈️ Travel Life
The whole of Mexico is your playground. Go everywhere. Just get on a bus or a cheap flight and go. Puerto Escondido, Tequila, CDMX, you name it 🧳🔥
🎉 Social Life
If you’re not making friends in a 16-person house, you're doing it wrong 😂. Karaoke nights, parties, wild markets — Guada has it all.
📚 Classes
Didn’t stress much, was mostly just living.
🦙 Other
Just follow some basic rules (like not wandering alone at night), and you’re good. The city is big, loud, and full of energy — enjoy every second.
📩 Want to ask him something? Follow us and send us a DM on insta @studcasa — we’ll put you in touch!
Andréa
ITESM
🇲🇽 Exchange in Mexico, Jan 2024
🏠 Housing
I stayed with Connexion, they’ve got multiple houses around the city and pack them with exchange students from everywhere. I paid about 400€/month and honestly? It was a dream. Pool, rooftop, renovated vibes.
Pro tip: Not all houses are equal — choose wisely (ask about the crowd, amenities, party level, etc.).
🚗 Getting to Campus
Uber every day, around 45min. But who cares? You’re vibing with your roomies and it’s super safe. Guada = Uber life.
✈️ Travel Life
I left from Paris so had to connect via CDMX or Dallas — easy. Once in Guada: Kanna, Six, Lady Lee for going out, La Paz and Oaxaca for mind-blowing weekends. Book it and go 🧠💨
🎉 Social Life
Every night is potentially a party. You meet so many people from so many countries — your house becomes your world 🌍💫
📚 Classes
Take the online or hybrid ones, and go for classes in English. Avoid geopolitics and finance if you wanna keep it chill 💻😉
🦙 Other
Don’t overpack. Pack vibes. Also, choose your house smartly — it’ll shape your whole experience.
📩 Want to ask him something? Follow us and send us a DM on insta @studcasa — we’ll put you in touch!
Want to share your exchange story?
If you went on exchange and want to help the next wave of party animals, drop your review!
👉 Click here to write your review (English)
👉 Clique ici pour écrire ton avis (Français)
Marius
UNIVA
🇲🇽 Exchange in Mexico, Jan 2024
🏠 Housing
Lived in a big casa with a pool from Join.mx, 20 roomies, all vibes. Paid around 350€/month. It’s giving "summer camp but with tequila." Highly recommend 🔥
🚗 Getting to Campus
I was in Chapalita, close to UNIVA — walking or Uber = no stress. Just plan around traffic.
✈️ Travel Life
I did Puerto Vallarta and Tequila — iconic. If you're not road-tripping, what are you even doing?
🎉 Social Life
Parties? Constant. People? Everywhere. My casa was basically an international festival 😂
Top spot: Kanna club. Just go.
📚 Classes
UNIVA was chill. No academic panic, more siesta que fiesta 🧉
🦙 Other
Guada is a jungle, but a fun one. Just dive in.
📩 Want to ask him something? Follow us and send us a DM on insta @studcasa — we’ll put you in touch!
Paul
TEC
🇲🇽 Exchange in Mexico, Jan 2024
🏠 Housing
Stayed in Casa Jalisco (Join) in Chapalita, found it via Instagram. Shared with 13 people, around 400€/month.
"If you go big coloc, it's party vibes. If that’s not your thing, go smaller." Personally? I say go big or go home 🤙
🚗 Getting to Campus
Uber or sometimes bus. Chapalita is closer to ITESO, a bit further from TEC, but still doable.
✈️ Travel Life
Sayulita. Puerto Vallarta. La Paz. Roadtrips are a must.
Hot tip: There are guided tours over 4–5 days that hit all the cool spots 🚐🌅
🎉 Social Life
Boîtes = Kanna, Tom, Aria... every night can be a movie. But also meet locals. Speak Spanish. It makes everything better.
📚 Classes
Didn’t mention specific ones, but the vibe was: don’t overthink it. Pick light ones and enjoy the ride 📚
🦙 Other
"Talk to Mexicans — they’re amazing people. You’ll regret staying stuck with Frenchies."
📩 Want to ask him something? Follow us and send us a DM on insta @studcasa — we’ll put you in touch!
Erwan
ITESM
🇲🇽 Exchange in Mexico, Jan 2024
🏠 Housing
Stayed in a Connexion house — 16 roomies, big energy. "You meet a ton of people, even if not many Mexicans." Paid 355€/month.
Just be aware: lots of people = lots of different lifestyles. But that’s part of the game 🕺
🚗 Getting to Campus
I was in Providencia — far from TEC (25min Uber), but close to the party zones, so... priorities 🤷♂️
✈️ Travel Life
Did it ALL: Michoacán for Día de los Muertos, Sayulita for surf, La Paz, CDMX, Chiapas, Tequila — nonstop trips.
🎉 Social Life
Clubs? Kanna, Six, Normal, Aloha, you name it. Weekends were always popping 🍻
The casa itself = constant social circle.
📚 Classes
Avoid the “blocs.” They’re rough. Do online classes, “Mexican Diversity,” Spanish... the chill stuff.
🦙 Other
"Economize. Travel. Enjoy." That’s it. That’s the advice.
📩 Want to ask him something? Follow us and send us a DM on insta @studcasa — we’ll put you in touch!