It was fun but not what I expected in terms of my program. Past Review

By (Quest University Canada / Outbound) - abroad from 01/13/2018 to 02/10/2018 with

Study Abroad Programs in Argentina

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained a lot! I spent a lot of time alone exploring a city that I didn't know prior. It was worthwhile but next time I wouldn't do it through a program, just directly with the school.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Had a great teacher! Wished that we stayed with one teacher for the whole experience because I would get used to a teaching style by the end of a week and then have a new teacher the next week

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I had a hard time with the sol program. I was told we would have excursions and tours which is a large reason why I booked through sol and not doing it on my own. We went on two tours and zero excursions. I do not feel like I received what I was promised to receive

* 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?

No health Issues

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

The program didn't have what it promised.

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? $30-80

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? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Spanish 1-2
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? Talk with host family as much as possible. Go out, make friends.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • 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?
  • Host Family
  • Close to the Subte
* What could be improved?
  • Excursions
  • More students
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do more research on where I go