go to buenos aires abroad it is amazing Past Review
By Daniel Patrick Murphy (Bates College) - abroad from 11/01/2017 to 11/14/2017 with
IFSA: Buenos Aires - Argentine Universities Program
i grew a lot. it was so worth it.
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. |
Opportunities to take classes at universities in Buenos Aires |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The staff is comprised of incredible people |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Host families are the way to go |
| * Food: |
Very repetitive but delicious diet |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
integrated well with local culture |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
my girlfriend had her appendix out and was totally fine! |
| * Safety: |
Safe city, but keep your wits about you. Put your backpack on your front. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
it has the best people. |
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) |
expensive city... |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $200 |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | not really. Its hard to save money |
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 |
only spanish spoken |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Advanced |
| 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? | seminar in college |
| 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? | dont be afraid |
Other Program Information
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 10+ |
A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | how to rock climb |
