Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

A transformative experience September 09, 2025

By (International Studies and Social Work, University of Iowa) - abroad from 02/17/2025 to 06/02/2025 with

SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Social Movements and Human Rights

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained so much from this program. I have made some of the greatest connections and friendships. I have learned more about the history of Argentina and the United States involvement in the making of the country how it is today. I have learned about Argentina's indigenous population and how they work towards autonomy and recognition. I have learned about myself and how I have become a more independent and adaptable person.

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.

* 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

It was so amazing and allowed me to grow as a person. It was difficult and I had to put in a lot of effort. But with the friends and connections I have now, I would do it all over again in a heartbeat.

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? Probably 50-100 dollars

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

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? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Intermediate Level 2 College Course
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? Work on it before hand! Find somewhere a club or a friend to practice conversational speaking.

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?

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  • Americans
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • My ISP topic.
  • The connections and friendships I made.
  • The location and traveling!
* What could be improved?
  • The quality of people participating in the program.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Before going into this program I wish I knew that I could do it! With the amount of support that you have and everyone wanting you to succeed you are able to do this program.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!