Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

This exerience was life changing and something I will never forget. Past Review

By (Applied Math and Computer Science, University of Wisconsin - Stout) - abroad from 05/22/2013 to 06/21/2013 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Buenos Aires, Argentina

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned about new customs and a new culture. I improved in my Spanish speaking and listening skills. It was DEFINATELY worth while. I would do it all over again if I was given the chance.

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Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The classes were difficult, but we learned a lot in such a little amount of time.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Very helpful and kind. They are always there if you need anything and they are easy to talk to.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I got paired with a student and we are now very close, they did good by pairing us. My family is nice as well.

* Food:

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the food here!! Pretty positive I've gained 10 pounds because of it.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I feel as though I have learned a lot about the local culture.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Health issues were taking seriously and the program always tried to give you their best advice. I never went to the doctors here, thankfully.

* Safety:

Very safe place

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* Money: How easily were you able to live on a student's budget?

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? 250 pesos or a little more.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Just watch what you are spending, it is easy to get carried away.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

They pushed us to speak in Spanish everyday.

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Hispanic Literature and also Spanish Comp and Conversation 1.
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Meet people! Make friends from the place you are staying and you will learn Spanish!

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 10+

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The people I have met here
  • The places we went to visit
  • Being in a large city
* What could be improved?
  • Number of hours in class
  • Amount of Homework
  • None
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That the Argentina ladies dress VERY classy. I would have brought a completely different wardrobe if I would have known how they dressed! I love the way they dress, and I love their shoes!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country.