Experience of a lifetime! Past Review
By McKenna K (International Business., Missouri State University) - abroad from 05/24/2014 to 07/18/2014 with
Study Abroad Programs in Argentina
I learned more than just a language from this experience. I learned a great deal about myself and the world around us. There is many things you can learn from venturing out alone.
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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. |
I've learned so much from this experience. I was not doing well in college level spanish courses until this trip. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were absolutely awesome! Raul and Beatrice were another set of parents. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Absolutely beautiful and not a hard transition what so ever. My host mother was amazing as well! |
| * Food: |
Picky eater but very cultural |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
This took me way out of my comfort zone but in a very good way. The culture and social interaction is very eye opening and I enjoyed this aspect the most. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Provided anything I needed while I was there. More serious issues I'm not sure. |
| * Safety: |
everywhere has it's issues but majority of the time I felt completely safe and in control. |
| 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) |
If you wanted to spend the money for more elaborate things then that was your choice but there is a lot to do in a foreign city. Especially if the transfer rate is good. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Tops 150 on a very expensive and eventful week |
Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
All day, every day. Use it with everyone and even your roommates. It was amazing! |
| 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? | Intermediate |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | SPN 201 |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Always practice because if you don't you will never learn. Also listen very closely, you can learn a great deal if you listen. |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | You can backpack after you trip! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
