I loved it!! Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The resources and most of the teachers were great. However, I was never very challenged and got bored with a lot of my classes. I understand the classes through the program go at a slightly slower pace because it is not anyone's first language but classes definitely could have been harder.

On-site administration of your program

The faculty was wonderful, extremely helpful, I really liked all of them

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I had a great experience with my host family. My mother was great, she did not cook but hired a women to come in and do it once a week. She spoiled us so much and really loved all of us (my other roommates in my program and myself). The only thing, I noticed money missing once and asked the cook about it who instantly gave it back. I really did like her and she started crying, begging me not to tell so I kept it to myself but do want to say to always be aware and careful of your belongings!

The food in Argentina was rather bland. Took some getting used to but by the end I was a huge fan!

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I feel like you are as integrated as you make yourself. It was hard to make Argentine friends but I definitely had international friends from all over other parts of South America. There were some kids in my program who exclusively only hung out with Americans, I feel like you get out what you put into it.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

I was constantly getting bloody noses and we did not know why. The health care provider offered by the program was very confusing, my host mom could not even figure it out and we ended up figuring something out on our own with a different company.

I always felt very safe, but I am very confident with myself and how to keep myself safe. There were some incidents of theft and small physical harms done to a few Americans in my program. It is important to be aware of your surroundings and never leave with valuables or give anyone any reason to pursue you.

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

I was always very conscious of my money and made it by spending minimal amounts. Dinner was provided with my program and I always asked my host mom if I could say some leftovers for later. I never really ate out too often or went on lavish vacations like some of my friends but I traveled quite a bit and was always well fed! Everyone was impressed by how little I spent, it is easier than you think!

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

All of my classes were in Spanish and though almost every teacher spoke English they always had us talk to them in Spanish.

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• Host Family
• Apartment

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• Americans
• Host Family

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• Local Students
• Americans

• the faculty
• my host mom
• how they constantly kept us updated on cultural events

• the classes could be more challenging

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