"Argentina: The worst Spanish accent, but the best party in Latin America" Past Review
By Richard A (BIS - Tourism and Communication, Arizona State University) for
ISA Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina
It was expensive, but definitely worth it. You only live once, so don't hold anything back.
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. |
The only drawback of studying Spanish in Argentina was getting used to the accent and vocabulary. It took a month just to understand anything...but worth it in the longrun. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Overall it was an excellent experience. I wouldn't be able to find anything wrong with my study abroad experience. The ISA office in BsAs was very welcoming, tentative, and fun to be with. |
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* Housing:
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| * Food: |
Tenedor Libre!!! bife de lomo!!! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
The weekend trip to Iguassu Falls was unforgettable. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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) |
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Language
| * Did your program have a foreign language component? | Yes |
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| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Who cares about your Spanish accent? You will always be a gringo, even with a great accent. So why not study Spanish where you will have the most fun? You definitely will! |
