Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing Experience - Special Studies in Recreation and Tourism Past Review

By (Exercise Physiology, Illinois State University) - abroad from 01/19/2012 to 05/05/2012 with

Study Abroad Programs in Argentina

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned how the Physical Education/Exercise Science program was run in Argentina. It was definitely worthwhile to broaden my view of the country and their academic programs and the cultural experience was unforgettable.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Earthquake simulator, Engineering School, Kinesiology and Physiotherapy, Physical Education
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

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)

* Was housing included in your program cost? Yes
* Was food included in your program cost? Yes
Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $500
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make sure you have a budget in place before you leave.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? No

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Hotel
* Who did you live with?

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  • Other
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Local Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? 0

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The overall cultural experience and exchange with the local universities.
* What could be improved?
  • Sit in actual school classes.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? How much the extra expenses would cost.