Buenos Aires is the place to study and have fun! Past Review

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

There would be assigned homework almost every night, but the work load was fairly light. I would only spend about 30 minutes to an hour on homework. The final grade is broken down to attendance and participation, homework, and a final paper and/or project.

On-site administration of your program

The program administrator was very useful and I was always able to contact him whenever. He responded to e-mails quickly and gave us his phone number for emergencies. He would help the students with anything we needed and he had office hours at a cafe by the school.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

I lived in a neighborhood called Caballito. <br /><br /> I lived in a neighborhood called Caballito and I always felt safe to take the bus and subway. I had a host mom and host sister that accommodated my needs very well and would help me with homework and improving my ability to speak in Spanish. They were also very patient and friendly. I had my own room, but I spent the majority of the time in the living room hanging out with my family. The host family was responsible for providing linens and towels. Everything else I had to bring. For example, I brought my own toiletries, blow dryer, and computer. I also did my own laundry, which was very simple because I would drop it off and pick it up the next day.

The pizza in Buenos Aires is great, but it's a lot fresher ingredients than the states. I usually only ate chicken and there are fewer chicken dishes in Argentina because they're known to have the best beef dishes over there. Also, water isn't free at restaurants so prepare to pay for water when you order water.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

The world cup took place while I was over there so I would always watch the game at a bar or a plaza. I went to Iguazu Falls whit a group of student in the program and it was amazing. We booked a hostel, which are about $10-15 USD. THe program provided a day trip to Uruguay, a trip to a suburb outside BUenos Aires, a going away party, salsa and tango classes, and much more.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

There were a handful of student that got pick-pocketed and nothing more. I suggest be careful if you bring a purse and guys should carry their wallets in their front pockets. They know that we're foreigners so we're an easy target. I never got anything stolen from me. I was never sick over there, but they have pharmacies with similar medicines and the program gave us the director's number if we were ever sick and needed a doctor or didn't know what a type of medicine was called they would always help us out.

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

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