Argentina: I learned a lot about myself Past Review

By (ENGINEERING., Trinity University) for

IES Abroad: Buenos Aires - Society & Culture

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes. I learned so much

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Both similar. Less homework abroad. Still very challenging abroad

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Great education. Too much work, I wanted to travel more

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Great food. Wonderful host

* Food:

Great food

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Cool field trips

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Great safety. Too much IMO, we're so sheltered now a days

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

Practice with locals. Practice practice practice

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Time off school to travel
* What could be improved?
  • More days off for travel
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Everyone