Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

LOVED IT! Past Review

By (Anonymous University) - abroad from 01/27/2017 to 04/21/2017 with

Study Abroad Programs in Argentina

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Greater fluency in Spanish. A very good knowledge of the culture of Argentina and its history.

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?

This is a false answer, but it won't let me go on unless I answer. I have no knowledge of this as I didn't get sick.

* 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? I'm sorry, I didn't keep track.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Remember to bring extra as you are going to want to travel and see the country. Have a back up credit card in case yours is lost or stolen.

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? Advanced
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? graduate level
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Other
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?
  • my host family
  • the classes
  • the group
* What could be improved?
  • nothing, it was great
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Hmmm... Can't think of anything. Maybe that Buenos Aires in the summer is not only very hot, but very humid. Bring cool clothing.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!