Unforgettable! Past Review
By Mason McClintok (University of Georgia) - abroad from 01/27/2018 to 03/17/2018 with
Study Abroad Programs in Argentina
I learned a lot of Spanish and about the Argentine culture. It was definitely worthwhile!
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. |
It was perfect for what I needed. Small class sizes were good. I could ask any question I had at any time. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They were incredibly nice and helpful! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Very satisfied! My host mom was insanely nice and helped me with planning weekend trips and stuff. |
| * Food: |
The food was really good, but different than what I was used to. |
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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: |
It's honestly super safe. There are always people out walking around 24/7, so you're never going to be alone walking down the street. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
No
I honestly don't think I need the structure of this program any more. I think I would be good to travel on my own. |
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) |
I spent quite a bit of money on food, going out, and weekend trips, but I'd honestly say it was money well spent. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $70 roughly |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Always eat the meals the host mom prepares, and see if she has leftovers, ask if you can eat those for lunch also. |
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 |
You can get away with speaking English within the group if you don't have the drive to use your Spanish. I went out of my way to use the language outside my classes and it made all the difference. |
| 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? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | C1 Advanced II |
| 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? | Make friends with locals when you go out! It's the most fun way to practice! |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I had known that it was so hot and humid. |
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! |
