Amazing Awesome Argentina Past Review
By Nancy G (Bellaire High School) - abroad from 07/05/2014 to 08/01/2014 with
Study Abroad Programs in Argentina
I think about it every day, it was so amazing. I learned so much Spanish and culture. This is an experience I will never forget.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
It would get a bit difficult to understand explanations of Spanish in Spanish. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Director should have always been positive members were safe. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Only way it could have been better was if there was a baby in the household. |
| * Food: |
Delicious!!! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Be careful. I went during World Cup Fever, and it can get dangerous, so be careful. |
| 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) |
It was managable. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | 800 pesos = about 80 dollars |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't save souvenir purchases until the end and try to bargain and be aware of how much money they're asking for, if you want to pay in US currency, be aware of the exchange rates. |
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 |
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| 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? | Level 1 |
| 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? | Try to talk with the locals, they love to see that. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Cultural and language differences |
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. |
