Amazing cultural & academic experience Past Review
By Margot T (Political Science, Columbia University) - abroad from 02/24/2015 to 06/08/2015 with
SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Social Movements and Human Rights
I learned so much about Argentine history, US foreign policy vis-à-vis Latin America, Argentine culture, how to adapt to a new country, how to navigate a new city etc. It was definitely worthwhile, I would recommend this program to anyone who is independent and wants to learn a lot.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
This is not an easy study abroad program, especially in the last month with the ISP you will have to work! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Homestays, not as independent as having your own apartment, but they pair up the students really well with their families and I loved mine. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Not effortless to meet Argentine students, you need to make an effort to talk to others as we don't have class with Argies. |
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| 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 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost) |
The program gives you a stipend for lunches everyday and Argentina is very cheap! |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 300$ |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't take cabs as the public transportation system is super easy! |
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? | Advanced |
| 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? | College Level |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Speak with your host family only in Spanish! And although this is hard make an effort to speak with the other people on your program in Spanish. |
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? | N/A |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
