Study abroad in Cordoba, Argentina. UT Language and Culture in Cordoba Past Review
By Bettie G (Spanish Language and Literature., The University of Texas at Austin) for
Study Abroad Programs in Argentina
Studying abroad for me was so great. I feel that now I can go anywhere and really enjoy myself because Ive realized that im an open person and ready to experience new things. I plan on doing alot of travelling and have even considered to teach or work abroad in the future.
Personal Information
| 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. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived in an apartment in Alta Cordoba. <br /><br /> |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
i enjoyed our trip to Salta and Jujuy. It was a beautiful area of the country. |
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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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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Eating with host family helps to lower amount you spend |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | Advanced Grammar and Writing and Spanish Lit |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
I spoke Spanish 70% of the time that I was Argentina. I spoke with my host family. professors, and friends. Most of the people did not speak English so we were forced to speak Spanish which was good |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You have to go with an open mind because if not you will not let yourself enjoy yourself. Enjoy every moment because to be in another country is such an awesome experience. |
Individual Course Reviews
| Course Name/Rating: |
Intro to Hispanic Linguistics |
| Course Department: | SPN 345L |
| Instructor: | Murphy |
| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
| Comments: | The teacher was very knowledgeable and cared about our progress. The coursework was challenging but she made it easy to understand. I participated more in class. |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No I did not |
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Spanish Civilization |
| Course Department: | SPN 322K |
| Instructor: | Nancy Calomarde |
| Instruction Language: | Spanish |
| Comments: | I really enjoyed the course I learned so much and thought that Professor Calomarde was a great professor |
| Credit Transfer Issues: | No I did not |
