An unforgettable learning experience Past Review
By Elise F (Linguistics, Northeastern University) for
BridgeAbroad: Buenos Aires - NMSU Language & Culture Program: Argentina, Summer
Yes. It motivated me to learn spanish better and travel to other countries in south america. I gained a greater apreciation for the culture here too.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I liked the teaching methods but I think there should've been a more structured vocab list to learn. I feel like focusing on a few words in different topics per week would've helped me more. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The strength was the opportunity to speak spanish and the engaging way the teachers taught spanish. The weakness was the lack of structure and the textbooks. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I loved our housing situation. Some things were difficult because of culture differences or and the lifestyle i was used to in the US, but I'm very glad I had the experience. |
| * Food: |
The food was great but a few sundays there wasn't much to eat and we weren't officially served dinner...I didn't know if we were supposed to take something out of the fridge or not... |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I loved going to the jardin japones and the bellas artes. I think the cultural events greatly enriched this experience. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
I felt safe except sometimes at night. After speaking to a few locals, I don't know if Once is the best neighborhood to house female international students. |
| 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 |
| Language acquisition improvement? |
Some people spoke english and everyone from the group spoke english so i spoke english a fair amount. |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Have an open mind and try to make the best out of every situation, but share your feelings with others so you can work through them. Students who are open-minded and not afraid to speak spanish and get out of their comfort zone would most benefit. |
