Argentina is crazy fun Past Review

By (BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES., Austin College) for

ISA Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
yes. I just had a blast. Culture isn't that huge.Its just a funny little aspect.

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.

Argentina school is much more laid back. But you still learn a lot.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

People were great. No complaints

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

* Food:

I can eat anything

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I played basketball and soccer a lot. Plus the nightlife is pretty cool too.

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

You'll be fine as long as your not stupid.

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)

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? The exchange rate is great.
Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? Make a budget. You'll be fine. Tons of ways to cut corners.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Intermediate
Language acquisition improvement?

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
* Who did you take classes with?

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A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • People
  • City
  • Admin
* What could be improved?
  • better host familys
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Go out and have fun.