Lindo Fin del Mundo July 14, 2025
By Eliana G (Earth & Oceanographic Science, Bowdoin College) - abroad from 02/17/2025 to 06/02/2025 with
SIT Study Abroad: Argentina: People, Environment, and Climate Change in Patagonia and Antarctica
I gained so much independence and confidence. I also unfortunately picked up an Argentine accent. Best part of the experience: Antarctica!!
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Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I personally did not learn a ton of new material, since the program aligned with my major very well. However, there were some topics, like the sociological aspects of climate change, that you can always learn more about, especially in a new location! There wasn't a ton of homework, but it did arrive late in the week. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My host mom was amazing! I still chat with her sometimes, and she helped me choose some beautiful hikes around the area. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I'd suggest finding a local organization to join. For me, it was a church, for others, it was dance or cooking classes! I also connected with the culture through exploring the surrounding trails, which are many. I felt very connected to the wildlife of the area. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Incredibly safe! Did a lot of solo hikes and never felt scared. |
| 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) |
Highly dependent on what you do for fun. |
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? | Fluent |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Advanced college courses |
| 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? | Listen to podcasts, watch movies, or read books, just immerse yourself. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't be afraid to do what you want, even if you have to alone! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
