Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

I wish I had stayed a year in Buenos Aires Past Review

By (Spanish, Tulane University) for

IFSA: Buenos Aires - Argentine Universities Program

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
YES.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: USAL, FUC
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

There isnt very much homework, grades based on finals and midterms

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Excellent advising and programming

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I had to make a housing change and IFSA made it very easy

* Food:

lots of meat, cheese and breads in argentine diet

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

trip to uruguay

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

The buenos aires healthcare system is very modernized, on par to american healthcare. Pickpocketing and robbery are problems in the city

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

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? medical visits, student citizenship fees

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

Dont speak english in public-it draws attention to you

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Host Family
  • IFSA-Butler as an organization
* What could be improved?
  • Reverse culture shock preparation