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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy groceries, don't go out to eat

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None
Language acquisition improvement?

Practice with locals. Practice practice practice

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

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