The Barker ETC. MaFiaedi CH Mcxicof ■: ■ UNCA students are invited to consider a new semester program in Spanish or English titled "Certificate in International Business: Specialization Mexico!" The program is offered to undergraduate business students in Spanish or English. Students will earn 15 credits towards their UNCA degree. The program includes professional internships, guest speak ers, and visits to local companies. For further information visit: www.mty.itesm.mx/rectoria/pi/internationalstudents/ Monterrey Tech is the largest private university in Mexico and is judged one of the best in Latin America. Located in the city of Monterrey in northeastern Mexico, it is the main campus of the Monterrey Tech System. With more than 18,000 students from all over Mexico, Monterrey Tech offers a rich student life with a great Variety of extra-curricular activities that complement the students' learning experience. North Carolina students can take advantage of all these activities and integrate with Mexican students. With a population of 3.7 million in the metropolitan area, Monterrey is know as the "Business Capital" of Mexico. Despite its size, Monterrey is one of the safest cities in Mexico. Por applications and further information please contact the Study Abroad Office in room 221 of the Dining Hall lower level. ODTPOOU EDUCATION Think about signing up now for these great trips next semester! WHERE: Sign up in the Health and Fitness Center Room 107, The Outdoor Education Office CONTACT INFO: Chad Morgan, 232-5658, oeinfo@unca.edu COST: Student, Faculty, Staff — $45, Community — $65. TRIP; Ski and Snowboarding Trip TIME/PATE: Jan. 27, 2002 Ski at North Carolina's Finest. Sugar Mountain Resort offers one triple chairlift, four double chairlifts (including the two longest in North Carolina), and three surface lifts. This allows the transport of a possible 8,800 people up the mountain each hour. 18 Slopes and Trails spread out over 115 acres of skiable terrain with a vertical drop of over 1000 feet. This trip is open to all level skiers, no experience necessary. Trip fees include transportation, and lift tickets. Rentals are not included and must be paid for separately. TRIP: SOLO Wilderness First Aid TIME/DATE:Feb. 2-3. 2002 The S.O.L.O. Wilderness Medicine School will be coming to UNCA in early February with its Wilderness First Aid Course. This class is a must for anyone who regularly spends time in the wilderness. Accidents can and do happen on ropes courses, along country roads, or in the backcountry, and too often members of a group are not capable of dealing with the emergency. Not only does this lead to improper care of the patient, it also endangers the entire group. Studies have shown that many recreational accidents are preventable, and improper care of trauma can compound even the simplest of injuries. SOLO provides training courses which stress preparedness and prevention; training which encompasses all phases of off-road emergencies; training which focuses on extended care issues on pro longed transport situations. This course consists of 16- hours covering topics ranging from preparation and prevention to assessment and treatment.