No problem. About the temporary job. It's kind a hard to find a job in the service industry specially if you plan to stay less than one month and you aren't a native. In some jobs you are on training/probation for at least 2 or 3 months.

However, that doesn't mean that you can't offer your services for example as a freelance and earn some extra cash.You could do some tutoring, sell stuff you bring from your country, give tech support or something according to your habilities. The only detail in the language barrier.

About Mardi Gras, yeah we kinda have something similiar in Mexico. It's called "Carnaval" but as Aidenz pointed out we dont celebrate it here in Puebla City or Queretaro. It's usually celebrated in coastal cities and towns like Veracruz.

What about a simple job, like as a waiter? I prefer working in the outdoors, with human interaction.

Application sent! Fingers are crossed, here's to hoping I get nominated. There was a seminar 2 weeks ago, with a guest speaker from the Tec de Monterrey. She was really enthusiastic about roping in local students for the exchange programme. Hopefully the faculty staff don't disappoint her :P