Argentina: GO NOW! Past Review
By Nora M (Theatre, Fordham University) for
SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Social Movements and Human Rights
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Absolutely. I never would have learned spanish otherwise
Personal Information
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
There was minial homework, the ISP period was the right amount of challenge |
* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Great at advising, but a little constricting socially. |
* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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* Food: |
Sanchez y Sanchez right next to campus |
* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
We went to a soccer game! |
* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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* Safety: |
We had a doctor on call, which was helpful |
If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
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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) |
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Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Traveling while on the program can be more expenisve |
Language
* Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Beginner |
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Exit level spanish |
Language acquisition improvement? |
Practice, Practice, Practice! |
Other Program Information
* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
* What did you like most about the program? |
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* What could be improved? |
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