Difficult but Interesting Past Review
By A student (Middlebury College) - abroad from 07/28/2019 to 12/20/2019 with
Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Buenos Aires
I loved spending that amount of time in such a cool city
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It was not as good of quality as Middlebury College, and I felt the emphasis was only on language but not how interesting the classes would be |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
There wasn't much help beyond making sure we were connected with the university. We were told we would get tutors if we needed them and that was not the case. They didn't know much about different classes. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
It is the only program to do in Buenos Aires that emphasizes being more integrated with locals |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $40 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Try to cook for yourself |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| 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 301 |
| 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? | No |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | That there would not be a lot of academic support from the program |
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 NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
Individual Course Reviews
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Relaciones Internacionales Contemporaneas |
| Course Department: | Political Science |
| Instructor: | Jorge Battaglino |
| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
| Comments: | Pretty interesting |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No |
