Argentina ELAP program fantastic life changing experience, wonderful people fascinating culture Past Review
By Quinn J (Spanish Language, Western Washington University) for
ISA Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina
What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
The reason I travel is to learn about new cultures, and to broaden my horizons and get out of my comfort zone, and to grow as an individual, I definitely accomplished that goal.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I didn't participate in any academic programs, only a volunteer 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
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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A Look Back
| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Don't go into it with too many expectations of what kind of experience you're going to have. Students I know that didn't enjoy themselves went in with to many expectations of how they were going to live and what kind of experiences they were going to have. The point of a study abroad experience is not to maintain your comfort zone where it is, you can do that at home. Be prepared to stretch the boundaries of your comfort zone and you will have an amazing time. |
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