An immersive education in Argentina's public health system and Spanish! July 08, 2026
By Kate C (Biology and Global Health, University of Wisconsin - Madison) - abroad from 02/13/2026 to 05/27/2026 with
SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Public Health in Urban Environments
Spanish skills, a deep understanding of the public health system, amazing memories in beautiful parts of Argentina (and around South America). So worthwhile!
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. |
Learned a LOT and got so much cultural and in country experience through our classes, though not the most rigorous courses, pretty chill |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Amazing! Super helpful staff in all aspects of your experience. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Homestay!! The best decision ever! |
| * Food: |
Not my favorite food I've tried, just ok. Not super flavorful but you can definitely get by and have some good food. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Took the subway to class! Met so many locals! |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Super easy with Geoblue insurance. |
| * Safety: |
Felt super safe in my area, though some areas you have to be more careful. The program prepares you super well! |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I loved the program and am so grateful for how it improved my Spanish. The internship was the coolest experience ever. |
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) |
BA is a bit expensive, but no expenses are necessary besides lunch and transportation |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 100 |
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 |
Always encouraged and spoke lots of Spanish. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
| 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? | Fourth Semester Spanish in College |
| 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? | You can only do so much before you go abroad, you learn most when immersed and studying abroad! |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't be nervous about the Spanish. You will improve so quickly and gain so much confidence! |
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. |
