One Hell of a Winter Break in Buenos Aires Past Review
By Jane R (Geography and Cartography., SUNY - College at Geneseo) for
SUNY Geneseo: Buenos Aires - Environmental Conflicts and Initiatives
YES. Having entered the program with zero knowledge of Latin America, I now feel as though I have sufficiently experienced the culture
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
Manageable workload, fair grading, great instructors/tour guides |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
instructors had great knowledge about the host country, good program size |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
good neighborhood, though somewhat difficult to find your way around, cabs always available, no need to buy anything except food |
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get empanadas at La Americana, try the provoleta somewhere |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
basketball game, group dinner |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
definitely need to be aware of your surroundings, not dangerous if you're smart about things |
| 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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | very easy to spend little money if you want, but if you want to experience different things definitely need to bring at least $250 USD |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | take advantage of the breakfast buffet |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Take advantage of any unique opportunity you get, nap in your free time if you get home early from a field trip (nights go late there), make sure to meet people |
