Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Wild Past Review

By (California State University - Humboldt State University) - abroad from 07/17/2014 to 11/07/2014 with

CEA CAPA Education Abroad: Buenos Aires, Argentina

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
It was something.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

Great support staff, they're all wonderful.

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Best time ever with my host family, they're amazing.

* Food:

The asados are to die for.

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

Hard to branch out into the community but definitely made some Argentine friends and got to experience the culture.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Not exactly sure but I would say about 100-150 dollars. But I was splurging.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Bring dollars, cash money and you will save a lot because of the blue market exchange rate.

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? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? 5th semester level spanish
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

  • N/A
* Who did you take classes with?

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • The support staff
* What could be improved?
  • No complaints
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Bring CASH

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.