Why Can't I Stay for Longer?! Past Review

By (PSYCHOLOGY., University of Minnesota - Morris) - abroad from 06/21/2013 to 07/19/2013 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Buenos Aires, Argentina

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Learned so much about Argentina, met some amazing people, and improved my Spanish. Definitely worthwhile!!!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Everyone was so nice and informative!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

LOVELY!!!!

* Food:

Soooo yummy! Panqueques!!!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Wish I could have stayed a little longer...

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

Traffic is pretty crazy, pedestrians don't really have a right of way. Keep an eye on your bag.

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

Finances

* 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)

Breakfast and Dinner was provided at the Residencia, but desserts and other food proved very tempting when on the go.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $125
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Buy food liquor at grocery stores, less at bars. Fruit - fruterias!!!

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Beginning Spanish II
How many hours per day did you use the language?
Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? Even with other English-speakers, try to speak Spanish as often as you can!

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Other
  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Americans
  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
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?
  • People
  • Food
  • Culture
* What could be improved?
  • Having a hard time thinking of anything.
  • Maybe a list of shopping places, or specific restaurant favorites of the CEA Staff.
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? I wish I practiced the "vos" more before coming.

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!