South America: A world of Possibilities Past Review

By (Environmental Science., Stephen F. Austin State University) for

Stephen F. Austin State University (SFA): Traveling - Jaguar Conservation, Argentina / Brazil

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Without a doubt

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

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? $150
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? The best advice is to budget your money before you go. Decide how much you are going to spend while you are away and then break it down into weeks and categories, such as food, gifts, attractions. This way you can easily keep track of your money and make it last!

Language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? None

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • International Students
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans