Buenos Aires: a city of nightlife, culture and fashion Past Review

By (International Relations and Affairs., The University of Texas at Austin) for

Study Abroad Programs in Argentina

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was very worthwhile

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

It was a wonderful program and I highly recommend it

* 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?

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? No

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Fluent
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Upper Division Spanish 370
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

I practiced with my host family, teachers and the locals. No one spoke english so knowing spanish was very important.

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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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Keep your purse and bills small.