Best learning experience! Past Review
By A student (Business Administration, Management and Operations., Presbyterian College) - abroad from 03/01/2013 to 06/22/2013 with
API (Academic Programs International): Buenos Aires - Universidad de Belgrano
Adapting to new cultures. Yes, it was worth it 100%
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. |
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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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| * Food: |
Food was contingent on host family, but my host mom was a former caterer so food was pretty good. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
we had and intensive week of cultural orientation. we also had cultural activities every Friday |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
I didn't have an experience where I needed healthcare assistance, but Carmen, our Resident Director, offered advice and assistant and accompanied all students who went to the doctor or hospital. She also emailed us and sent Facebook messages informing us of any healthcare or wellness concerns. |
| * Safety: |
Buenos Aires is a big city. As long as you take safety precautions you will be fine! |
| 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? | 200 pesos close to 40 dollars |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | do your research on phone bill and options for exchanging money dont eat out all the time, buy snacks and food that you can prepare |
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 |
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| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| 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? | 300 level |
| 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? | stay with a host family |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Money exchange options |
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. |
