Cordoba Argentina:A wonderful study abroad experience! Past Review
By Evin w (Urban Studies/Affairs., Trinity University) for
SSA Education Abroad: Córdoba - Semester, Year or Summer in Argentina
I feel like i am so lucky that I was able to study abroad. It really expanded my outlook on the world.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | universidad nacional de cordoba |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
the program director was always there if you needed him. There should be an add drop period in the courses. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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my host mom cooked very good meals and the portions were great. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
the program took us to other provinces. Ive had some of the best meals in Argentina due to the program |
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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) |
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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about 2000 dollars. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If you are traveling through buenos aires you must pay a 160 dollar fee to enter the country. |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
with people that i met in cordoba. many people spoke english but in the end its your choice to speak spanish |
Other Program Information
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