Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Immersing yourself in the Argentinian culture with a beautiful Ushuaian backdrop May 28, 2026

By (Environmental Studies, Brandeis University) - abroad from 02/10/2026 to 05/25/2026 with

SIT Study Abroad: Argentina: People, Environment, and Climate Change in Patagonia and Antarctica

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Most Spanish is learned informally and from locals.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

My Spanish knowledge grew exponentially, and I learned so many useful things about Tierra del Fuego!

* 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

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? 50
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Bring some food from home to save money on merienda.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Staying with the host family
  • Access to nature
  • Safety of the city
* What could be improved?
  • More program knowledge before hand
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Bring equipment for variable weather and for outdoor activities like camping and hiking.