Opened my eyes to the rest of the world. Past Review
By 77jneedle (Trinity University) - abroad from 07/26/2014 to 12/08/2014 with
Universidad Nacional de Cuyo: Mendoza - Direct Enrollment & Exchange
So many things. Adapting to new environments. Learning how to communicate with people who don't speak the same language as me. Learned about the differences between a variety of cultures Learned a lot about Argentina, it's unique history. Learned how to budget and travel on my own.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | None |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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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? |
Fortunately, I did not have a problem with any health issues while I was abroad, and didn't really get a chance to experience or compare the healthcare system in Argentina. |
| * Safety: |
Getting robbed was the biggest concern. Luckily it never happened to me, but I recommend taking pepper spray to carry around with you. |
| 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) |
Really depends on what you decide to do. Especially if you include travel on the weekends. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | Sometimes $30. Not so much on food since I ate every meal with my host family, but sometimes on drinks or transportation costs mainly. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Plan a budget! |
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 |
After the second day we weren't allowed to speak in English with each other (difficult to implement, but the encouragement was always there). |
| 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? | Advanced |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Making friends with locals and communicating with your host family. Take advantage while your there! |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Take cash! Exchange rate is way better with cash. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
