Unforgettable experience! January 22, 2025
By Gretchen S (Spanish, Lewis & Clark College) - abroad from 02/21/2022 to 06/06/2022 with
SIT Study Abroad: Argentina: People, Environment, and Climate Change in Patagonia and Antarctica
I studied abroad in Ushuaia two years ago, and I am still telling everyone and anyone who will listen about my amazing experience. The program kept a very busy schedule, but because of this, I experienced so many unique things in just one short semester. For example, visiting many of the National Parks (Parque Nacional Tierra del Fuego, Parque Nacional Los Glaciares, Parque Nacional Monte Leon, etc...).The whole program was the perfect Spanish immersion I was looking for and the professors were excellent! The whole team was so helpful and understanding. Thank you SIT: Ushuaia team-- it was truly an experience I will never forget! Definitely worthwhile.
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 courses were challenging but really interesting! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The on-site administration was excellent. So kind, helpful and patient! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I lived with a host family, and they were spectacular. I had my own space, but was always welcome and encouraged to participate in family activities. |
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Very tasty! |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Living with my host family was a great way to feel integrated. |
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* Health Care:
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Ushuaia is a safe city. I felt fine walking around by myself! |
| 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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How much did the program encourage you to use the language?
0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language |
The immersion was the best part! |
Other Program Information
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A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | It's okay to make mistakes when speaking... giving your best effort is what counts! |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
