Buenos Aires: Wonderful people in a wonderful city Past Review
By JP S (International Affairs, Western Kentucky University) for
Study Abroad Programs in Argentina
I feel like the language component and simply loving in an immersion setting was more valuable than the other class on human rights that I took.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | Universidad Nacional Tres de Febrero, Academia de Buenos Aires |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The Academia was excellent, I felt like I saw a lot of progress and learning. UNTREF was lackluster because of disorganization, a lack of a spanish speaking student group also hindered the learning pace. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The program leader Raul de la Mano was an excellent person to have as a guide and companion. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved my host mother, she was kindly as well as hysterically funny. |
| * Food: |
Delicious food can be found all over Buenos Aires. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Friendly populace, interesting history, beautiful city. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I experienced no problems, but some might depending on where you go of course |
| 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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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
Make contacts in the host country, don't just stick to the friends you came with. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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