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Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

I think the workload was very appropriate for the study abroad experience. The grading system was reasonable and aligned very well with the expectations at my home university as well. The teaching methods were very good. I would like to work more often in small groups and give mini presentations because I think it would help with comfort talking in a different language in front of an audience.

On-site administration of your program

The administration while in Argentina was amazing. The class size was perfect at right around twenty people, with smaller sizes for language class. The professors were very helpful and always willing to meet with us or answer questions that appeared. The knowledge that the professors had of the American school system and health care system really helped to enhance the program because they were able to draw comparisons and show how the two systems related to one another. The only weakness to the program that I could think of is the delay in information received before the program. I applied for the program in late January, but did not hear any valid information about the program until a month before I was supposed to show up in Buenos Aires. This was kind of annoying while trying to buy a plane ticket because of prices and preplanning.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The housing set up was wonderful with the program. The families were amazing, very helpful, and the neighborhoods were very safe and welcoming.

the food offered was perfect. I do not have dietary restrictions but those in my group that did were abel to find food just fine.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

we went to Iguazu, which is a gorgeous national park, with huge waterfalls. Our group really bonded that weekend, students and professors. Visiting native villages, school buildings, and eating traditional food was absolutely phenomenal. Going to a fútbol game was our first activity that was really fun, the energy of the crowd in the stadium was unimaginable.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

Healthcare was easily accessible and the professors were there to help with any questions. As far as safety, the program professors did a good job of explaining what parts of town were safer than others, which cities to visit during the day and to stay away from later in the evening / night. All of the apartments had doormen who checked you in, and my neighborhood had a policeman on the corner of every block in the morning and in the evening so I felt very safe.

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

I practiced speaking in spanish with my classmates, professors, and local citizens. I needed to use spanish everyday because our classes were all taught in spanish. Professors and citizens could speak english, but we rarely used english with them unless, as a class we really just didn't understand what they were trying to say- but that didn't happen very often. The professors were very good at discussing and describing class material in terms that we all could relate to and understand.

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• Host Family

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• Host Family

• The Staff
• The trip to Iguazu
• The possibility of going to a different city for the second month to partake in a more hand on experience and personal contact with healthcare professionals

• Faster communication before starting program