I learned more about myself through learning more about the world. May 30, 2026

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

The experience was certainly rigorous in a non-traditional form. While there was not an overwhelming amount of assignments or exams, I was pushed academically, mentally, and physically through language emersion, commute times, and other factors.

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Faculty was consistently supportive and went above and beyond what was necessary to enhance our educational experience. There was never a moment where the educational environment felt unsafe or hostile, however it remained open and fostered much growth as a student. I wish that more educators had the genuine drive to support their students the way that the faculty here has.

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

The homestay experience was one of the best aspects of the program. This living arragement greatly improved my spanish inmersion. My only reservations about housing were the lack of adequate heating during the colder periods.

While all food provided by the program staff was satisfactory and accomodating (especially as someone with a pescatarian and gluten-free diet), the quality of food provided by homestay families and in the general Argentinian cuisine was not ideal. Many of the meals at common cafes/restaurants only served variations of bread (medialunas, pizza, choripan, etc.) This did make it harder to feel as though I was getting all of my nutrients/food groups throughout my meals at times.

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Living in the city with a host-family made me feel integrated with the local culture. I was also able to find Black collectives/and spaces within the city, and this supported my sense of belonging and integration considering the countries dominant European rhetoric/population.

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

After an unfortunate experience with food poisoning, I was able to recieve stellar healthcare through the support of the program. Program coordinators supplied me with instructions to scheduele telehealth calls, pick up perscriptions, and even escort me to the hospital for an entire day. I am very grateful for the staff, the effective and efficient argentinian healthcare system, and the insurance supplied through the program for that support in my time of need.

As with any big city, you've got to be on your toes and vigilant. For the most part, there were not many moments were I felt in explicit danger, but rather moments of discomfort/being unsettled. Rely on host families and program staff to advise you as to which neighborhoods to avoid at which times as well!

There were many moments such as meeting new friends outside and within the program context, learning theories/histories that connected with my own, etc, that almost confirmed my belief I was meant to participate in this program.

(1 = not very easy/$200+ on food & personal expenses/week, 2.5 = $100/week, 5 = very easily/minimal cost)

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

All programming and curriculums were in Spanish, as well as communication within the homestay experience.

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• Host Family

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• Americans

• Cultural inmersion
• Educational excursions
• Independent Study Project

• Heating accomodations in homestay

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