Argentina: Too Good to Be True!! Past Review
By Phoebe H (Special Education, Western Washington University) for
EducatorsAbroad: Traveling - Student Teaching (10-18 Weeks)
I have a greater understanding of Argentine culture and the spanish language. As a result of this experience, I hope to teach internationally in the future.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
My teaching experiences at the American Interantional school are very different thant the experiences I had teaching at public schools in the states. I am grateful for the opportunity to see a different school system and culture. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
My expectations were met and then some. Everyone was incredibly welcoming and helpful with small things like finding a grocery store to more important topics like my instructional techniques. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I am incredibly grateful that the school provided free campus housing for my time at the school. |
| * Food: |
The cafeteria provides wonderful food with plenty of vegetarian options. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Again everyone has been incredibly welcoming and helpful. There is a very special, family community at Lincoln. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
In the months I have spent in Argentina I have never felt at risk or unsafe. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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Finances
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* 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) |
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Language
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you have the opportunity to study or student teach abroad, GO! |
