Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing! Past Review

By (University of California - Berkeley) - abroad from 02/02/2013 to 07/17/2013 with

Mente Argentina: Buenos Aires - Study Abroad and Internship Programs in Argentina

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was such a worthwhile experience that I think every student should take part in!

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?

Incredible apartment!

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

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)

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? Fluent
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Apartment
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Opportunities
  • Helpful
  • fun!
* What could be improved?
  • Organization
  • Be less focused on money
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? That you make your experience! You will definitely get out what you put in!