Best Semester Ever! Past Review
By A student (University of Tulsa) - abroad from 02/23/2018 to 06/22/2018 with
IES Abroad: Buenos Aires - Society & Culture
I improved my spanish skills a lot and it really pushed me outside my comfort zone. It was worthwhile because I met so many people and traveled and learned so much.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had a roommate that was already fluent in Spanish, which helped some, but I felt like I never got to practice my Spanish because my host parents could so easily speak to her in Spanish. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
didn't really meet local students |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
My Spanish improved so much and I loved getting to experience the big city. My host parents were so caring and encouraging and I loved all the classes I took! |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about $15 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | buy groceries and make your own lunches throughout the week. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
I wish they encouraged us to use it way more. |
| 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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 3000 level spanish class |
| 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? | only speak that language with other study abroad students instead of just speaking english the whole time! |
Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | to be patient with my spanish and realize that learning a language takes a lot of time and energy |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe 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. |
