What does Tony the Tiger and this Program have in Common: It's GREEAAT! Past Review
By A student (Comedy Studies, Brandeis University) - abroad from 02/26/2019 to 06/10/2019 with
SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Social Movements and Human Rights
It was worthwhile. I gained a broader understanding of the largeness of the world, experiencing along the way a new culture and some of the nicest people I've met. I met people who I hope to be in contact with on a long term basis, and I enriched both my academic and linguistic skills.
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. |
The work is very manageable, giving enough free time for one to experience the city. However, keep in mind that the language barrier may amplify the academic rigor! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Some of the kindest people I have ever met. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
If you like spicy, this ain't it! In all seriousness, there does not seem to be a lot of spicy foods in Buenos Aires, but the food is nevertheless good. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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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) |
~$100 on everything, including transit, food, weekends. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | ` |
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? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
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? | I wish I practiced my Spanish a bit more. |
