Argentina-the paris of south america Past Review
By Leah F (Spanish Language and Literature., Western Washington University) for
University of Belgrano: Buenos Aires - Latin American Studies
i had been abroad before so it wasnt that shocking to me. My spanish got a lot better and I learned new things about their custusm and politics.
Personal Information
| If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: | University of Belgrano |
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
not a lot of work each day but very challenging. I took 301-302 credits, but I had skipped 203, which had been my plan and I was looking forward to a challenging experience. Learning another language in another country gives a lot more motivation and challenge. exactly what I wanted. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I was in the intensive language component at the univeristy of belgrano. I was very pleased with my experience but I hear that the classes at the global campus were a joke. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
first I lived with a family. They were amazing, but the house was a little outside of the city which made transportation more difficult and I dont think I experienced city life the same there. However I was transfered to Eldita's residencia which had a host mom with 15 american students. It was a completely different experience, there I used no spanish but enjoyed the city life and it was much easier to make plans and be part of the group of study abraod students. |
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the first family hated cooking and it was just alright, at elditas the food was amazing but argentine food is not my favorite |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
IGUAZU! and going out dancing with my argentine friends |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
i had a kidney infection and I had to go to the ER by myself, they were concerned but wanted me to figure it out myself. |
| 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
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Direct Enrollment/Exchange
| * Did you study abroad through an exchange program or did you directly enroll in the foreign university? | Direct Enrollment |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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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? | do it. |
