My experience in Cordoba Past Review

By (Middlebury College) - abroad from 07/25/2018 to 12/06/2018 with

Middlebury Schools Abroad: Middlebury in Cordoba, Argentina

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I fully developed my language skills and ability to live independently/manage my finances. Yes it was worthwhile

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?

* 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

Cordoba is very different and more challenging than a program in a larger city like Buenos Aires, but it felt much more like an authentic Argentine city and I found that to be invaluable.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $30
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Use Santander or another international bank available in Argentina before departing for easiest access to money. Otherwise, Western Union is best.

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

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Local Students
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • the university
  • the people
  • the city
* What could be improved?
  • Pre-departure information
  • host family selection
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? More information on accessing money

Individual Course Reviews

Course Name/Rating:

GestiĆ³n Territorial y Ambiental

Course Department: Geography
Instructor: M. Fernandez
Instruction Language: Spanish
Comments: Readings were very challenging but in-class discussion cleared up any and all questions.
Credit Transfer Issues: No