A good learning experience Past Review
By A student (McDaniel College) - abroad from 01/28/2017 to 06/17/2017 with
Study Abroad Programs in Argentina
Yes, it was worthwhile. My language skills definitely increased!
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. |
Universidad de Belgrano, while having interesting classes, did not give much personal attention to students despite having small class sizes. I received few comments on my written Spanish in any class, and had few chances to speak in any class. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Raúl, our program coordinator, was a great guy but needed an assistant. He was juggling too many things, and that translated to slow response times, cancelled events and a lack of communication with students. |
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* Housing:
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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? |
The healthcare available to me was great, but my program did not do a good job connecting me with health care. They are good in emergency situations, but I needed a doctors appointment for an infection, and I didn't receive the information I needed to book that appointment for a week after the problem started. |
| * Safety: |
Generally safe city, be careful of muggings and going out alone late at night, especially as a woman. Program did a great job of explaining tips to keep yourself safe in Buenos Aires. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
I would choose a SOL program, but in a different location. |
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) |
The prices are comparable to what you would pay in the states. |
| 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? | Learn how to wire money rather than using an ATM, which has high transaction fees and doesn't allow you to withdraw much cash. |
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? | Intermediate |
| 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? | 3000 level |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? |
Other Program Information
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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? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | nothing! |
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 Academic or LinguistYou 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! |
