Studying in Buenos Aires: One of the best counties to study abroad in! Past Review
By Courtney B (Latin American studies, American University) for
Study Abroad Programs in Argentina
My Spanish improved a lot. This trip confirmed my desire to further pursue my major in Latin American studies.
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. |
I felt that I was given the right amount of workload. I was able to easily balance studying and immersing myself in the cultural activities. The grading system was relatively the same, but on a numeral scale rather than in letters. Unlike the Spanish classes I have taken in the U.S., no textbooks were issued and we only did a few activities in the workbook that was given to us along with other essays, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I could not have asked for a better program to go with. The director took care of my every needs/was available all the time and the variety of activities that my group was able to do was amazing. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Recoleta was a great neighborhood to stay in. Even though I didn't get to know my host family that well, I enjoyed living where I did simply because of the location. |
| * Food: |
Make sure to reiterate your host family if you are vegetarian! However, there was no shortage of vegetarian options. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The most amazing excursion I went on was to Iguazu Falls. It was an absolutely gorgeous trip and well worth the long bus ride. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Just make sure to be aware at all times! Pickpocketing is prevalent, especially in the subway system. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
I was able to practice and use my Spanish everyday while in Buenos Aires. I spoke in Spanish with my friends from the university along with the locals. So, I was a able to develop my Spanish skills a lot. Most people do not know English in there. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | If you are willing to be adventurous in a city setting, then studying in Buenos Aires is definitely worth it! You will never be bored! |
