I got out what I put in, and I put in a lot! Past Review
By A student (Middlebury College) - abroad from 07/18/2018 to 12/15/2018 with
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Buenos Aires
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was very worthwhile, I fell in love with the city and made awesome friends. I really felt pretty immersed in the culture of the city and I was extremely excited for that.
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
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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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? |
I had appendicitis, the midd staff and Argentine health care system were both amazing accesible and a joy to work with! Could not have gone more smoothly, I am very grateful for them both! |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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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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 |
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| 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 300 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | They just need to commit to it if they really want to learn it, there's no way around it. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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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 had known more Spanish so I could have jumped in faster |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
| To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you. |
The Nearly Native or Trail BlazerCraving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.' |
Individual Course Reviews
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Politica Exterior de Los Estados Unidos |
| Course Department: | Ciencia Politica/Relaciones Internas |
| Instructor: | Bruno Binetti |
| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
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