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We are delighted to announce that the IDEA Youth Forum 2012 British Parliamentary track is now open to university students from all over the world, with all registration fees waived! Come to Leon this summer for an excellent two-week training program led by Berlin’s World Universities Debating Championships 2013 CA Sharmila Parmanand. In order to… [Continue Reading]
We have received a couple of questions from participants regarding the security situation in Mexico. We are delighted to inform you that Leon, Mexico, the host of the 2012 IDEA Youth Forum, is not just a beautiful destination, but also a safe city for locals and visitors alike. As a vibrant cultural centre, it welcomes… [Continue Reading]
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IDEA wants to enable the participation of students and coaches at this year’s IDEA Youth Forum in Leon through a generous scholarships fund. Teams can apply for partial or full registration fee waivers, as well as travel subsidies to cover part of the team’s airfares to Mexico. Funding will be given out to meet the… [Continue Reading]
Registration for the 2012 IDEA Youth Forum is now open. Student debaters, coaches and observers can now register for the Karl Popper Debate Championship and the Educational Tracks (Mixed Teams, British Parliamentary, Coaches & Judges and International New Debaters). Click here and book your spot in Mexico! Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook… [Continue Reading]
The IDEA Youth Forum 2012 topics are the following: Karl Popper Debate Championship: “State-sanctioned torture is justifiable in exceptional circumstances.” “Guantanamo Bay prison should be closed down immediately.” Mixed Teams Tournament: “Ethnic profiling to fight crime is justified” Bookmark on Delicious Digg this post Recommend on Facebook share via Reddit Share with Stumblers Tweet about… [Continue Reading]
With 21 Barchelor programs and 20 postgraduate programs, the Ibero Leon offers a wide range of educational options with a high academic level. The Ibero Leon’s profressors are recognized experts who offer an integrated learning experience that goes far beyond the mere acquisition of information or knowledge, while promoting the personal growth of its students.… [Continue Reading]
Attention: The following information was compiled in November 2011 through various online sources, however in all cases please double check with your nearest Mexican Embassy or Consulate in order to verify whether you qualify for a visa exemption based on your nationality. A list of all Mexican Embassies is located here, while Consulates can be… [Continue Reading]
The closest international airport to Leon is the Guanajuato International Airport (BJX) with direct flights to the following international locations: Aeromexico Connect (Skyteam): Chicago, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Monterrey, American Eagle (Oneworld): Dallas, Continental Airlines (Star Alliance): Houston, Los Angeles. Buses from Mexico City take 5 hours and cost around 380 Mexican Pesos.
The 2012 IDEA Youth Forum will take place at the Universidad Iberoamericana in the city of Leon – and IDEA is delighted to announce that the event will take place with the support of former President Vicente Fox.
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