Tucuman: An unispiring university but great people and a great time Past Review
By Michael I (PECN, Tulane University) for
National University of Tucumán: Tucumán - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
If I had different expectations it would have been better but as a whole I am glad I went. It is a beautiful area. I learned a lot about poverty which was and still is an area of economic research I want to explore.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It would seem to me that doing this program to learn anything more than the language will end in frustration. |
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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? |
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| * Safety: |
I would be extremely hesitant to send a female to certain parts of the city. The downtown area is probably fine. |
| 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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | There are many opportunities to do fun and relatively inexpensive trips. That being said, if you do too many of them, it will add up. HAVE A TRAVEL BUDGET IN MIND BEFORE GOING! I did two big trips (to Chile and Iguazu Falls) and a small trip for a little under 1k just to sort of show how far your money will go. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you are not expecting to learn in the University, but want to got to Argentina, Tucuman is a great choice. I am very very happy to have chosen it over Buenos Aires. Tucuman offers small town friendliness but with lots of things to do. |
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