Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Wonderful experience with IES Buenos Aires Past Review

By (Trinity University) - abroad from 07/28/2017 to 11/25/2017 with

IES Abroad: Buenos Aires - Society & Culture

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned a great deal about Argentina, the Spanish language, myself, and journalism via my internship.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 1 month - 6 months

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

The center was very attentive to my needs, and Florencia was very conscientious about making sure that my foot injury was resolved.

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

The program was exceptionally well run, classes were interesting and engaging, and the home-stay component worked well.

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
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

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

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Meet local students, stay with a local family, work at a company.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The combination of classes and internship
  • Program administration was well done and attentive to student needs - mental and physical health, academic needs, etc.
* What could be improved?
  • Clearer communication with host parents
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish that I knew more about the final schedule as it relates to taking local classes.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Avid Adventurer
The wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal.