Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

My favorite semester of college so far! Past Review

By (George Mason University) - abroad from 03/01/2013 to 06/21/2013 with

Study Abroad Programs in Argentina

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
-Yes, absolutely worthwhile. I learned Spanish. I got to get my feet wet in the culture of Latin America while learning about the people, their history, and their culture. I loved it!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 6 months+

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? -start shopping for souvenirs early on -(in argentina) look for cheaper dining options, there are plenty!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Some High School
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? -engage with locals -take advantage of being abroad and use the language as much as possible; don't be shy or timid.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • International Students
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

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

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Excursions
  • Program Director
  • Solmates :)
* What could be improved?
  • more information from the program prior to the arrival
  • information about traveling around the country
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I knew that I had the option to stay longer than the program end date. I have a visa till September and I had no idea. I would've loved to travel around South America and make the most of my time abroad!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

To help future students find programs attended by like-minded individuals, please choose the profile that most closely represents you.
The Nearly Native or Trail Blazer
Craving the most authentic experience possible, perhaps you lived with a host family or really got in good with the locals. You may have felt confined by your program requirements and group excursions. Instead, you'd have preferred to plan your own trips, even skipping class to conduct your own 'field work.'