Could not ask for a better experience. July 16, 2026
By Jason R (Biology, Williams College) - abroad from 02/10/2026 to 05/25/2026 with
SIT Study Abroad: Argentina: People, Environment, and Climate Change in Patagonia and Antarctica
I learned so much about Argentine culture and have crazy experiences to reminisce over.
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. |
I loved the focus on experiential learning and local immersion. We became well versed in the marine biology of the region and of Antarctica, as well as the local economy and ecotourism that runs it. Definitely not the most rigorous but I felt the classtimes were still really valuable. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
They are amazing administrators - such lovely people and always very helpful. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Homestays were well thought out. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Ushuaia is a very safe city with good public transportation. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
The perfect combination of hiking, language learning, travel, cultural immersion, and amazing people. Plus, we got to go to Antarctica. |
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 |
All of the classes were in Spanish and they encouraged us to talk in Spanish amongst ourselves (though that seldom happened). |
| 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? | Fluent |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 200 college course |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Talk amongst yourselves in Spanish. |
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? | That Ushuaia is a beautiful city. |
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. |
