Incredible semester of immersion and learning! January 26, 2025
By A student (Environmental Science, Northwestern University) - abroad from 09/04/2022 to 12/18/2022 with
SIT Study Abroad: Argentina: People, Environment, and Climate Change in Patagonia and Antarctica
I learned so much in this program about Spanish, Tierra del Fuego, environmental science research and more. I made friends in the program who I am still in contact with regularly. It was absolutely worthwhile and a highlight of my college experience.
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
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Incredible program! Highlight of my college experience. To anyone who is interested in environmental science, Antarctica, the outdoors, and Spanish, this is the program for you! |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The SIT staff was incredible throughout the program! They created an incredible series of classes, excursions, and a weeklong orientation that helped us acclimate to Ushuaia! |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
My homestay was with a single woman who was very welcoming. She eagerly introduced me to her family and was always excited to bring me along for a drive around the city. She practiced my Spanish with me every night over dinner and helped me improve significantly. |
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I felt very safe in Ushuaia, even walking alone. |
| 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) |
The program provides a per-diem stipend which was more than enough for me to cover incidental expenses. |
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 |
All of the courses were in Spanish. My homestay family only spoke to me in Spanish. The only time when I was speaking English was when I was with the other SIT participants. |
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | Intermediate |
| How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? | Advanced |
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Other Program Information
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| About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with? | 0 |
A Look Back
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | Bring your own menstrual products! Be ready for an adventure! |
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. |
