Tango With a Stranger - Summer, Language and Argentine Studies Past Review
By Jeena Piriano (Rhodes College) - abroad from 06/25/2018 to 08/04/2018 with
IES Abroad: Buenos Aires - Society & Culture
I gained a better understanding of what it is like to be on my own as well as a deeper understanding of the Spanish language. Mostly I became proud that I can speak even the little bit of Spanish that I do have. It was definitely worthwhile!
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
None of the participants had any healthcare problems but it seemed pretty accessible. |
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IES tried to make us as safe as possible, but it is a big city and you're only as safe as you make yourself. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I thought the time period, classes, and experiences were just right for what I was looking for! |
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) |
Food and transportation was fairly cheap in comparison to the United States. It is the souvenirs and clothes that put me over budget! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | About 2000 pesos, so about $50. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring the clothes you want, if you withdraw money from an ATM, withdraw enough for at least two weeks, and bring a couple of US dollars just in case |
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 |
My Spanish class obviously encouraged it a lot, but I would've liked if the trips and stuff were mandatory Spanish as well. |
| 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? | Spanish 302 |
| 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? | Practice a little bit every day! Don't be afraid to mess up and have patience with yourself. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew that I would have to take every opportunity to speak Spanish that I could. I also wish I knew it was going to be so rainy and I wouldn't want to wear my heeled boots ever. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Academic or LinguistYou went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you! |
Individual Course Reviews
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Drugs and Violence in Latin America |
| Course Department: | Latin American Studies |
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| Instruction Language: | English |
| Comments: | This course was taught in a more lecture-style that was a little bit long-winded, but otherwise had fantastic field trips and discussion topics |
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