Studying abroad in Argentina changes my life. The people and adventures were unforgetable! Past Review

By (Psychology and Spanish, Central Washington University) for

GEO: Rosario - Study Abroad Programs in Rosario

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I grew and learned more in those three months than i have in years! I am stronger than ever and ready to travel for the rest of my life!

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.

Incredible!!! I loved the small classes and learned a lot inside and outside of school!

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

I would not change anything! They were great!

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

I was worried about the food situation because Argentina eats a lot of meat and i am a vegetarian, but my host mom made me wonderdul vegetarian meals everyday!

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

We went on several amazing trips with the program to Buenos Aires, Iguazu falls, Tango lessons, and a Gaucho party. The costs were all included in the program tuition costs and the trips were very well planed a a ton of fun.

* 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? 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)

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
Language acquisition improvement?

The only people i interacted with that spoke English were the seven other students in the program. I spoke spanish in school, on the streets, and with my host-family.

If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family

A Look Back

* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Challenging yet rewarding. As soon as you get there it wiil be worth all the hard work and change your world.