argentina: la patria Past Review
By Dan G (Philosophy/Politics and government, University of Hartford) for
API (Academic Programs International): Buenos Aires - Universidad de Belgrano
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
i grew as a person in every aspect,
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
the workload was manageable, grading system was clear, instruction was lecture based, no large differences except in language. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
small group, more personable |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
i eat everything. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
everything. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
pretty safe, my friend and i got jumped by five drunk guys once and sawy a couple guys rob a car. |
| 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 |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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| Language acquisition improvement? |
family, professors, friends |
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 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? | soak it up and let yourself get laughed at, learn the language, dont speak english all the time, its boring. |
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