Healthcare in South America August 13, 2026
By Yohany M (Brandeis University) - abroad from 02/13/2026 to 05/28/2026 with
SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Public Health in Urban Environments
I gained how to become independent and speak spanish without having to think.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 6 months+ |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
I think having the courses in spanish is definitely a challenge but if you come with prior knowledge and can carry a conversation you only get better while in Argentina. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
The professors were very attentive to us and were always there to clarify any confusion we had or concerns. You were never left to be on your own. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
I had a small issue with were I was living but my homestay coordinator handled it quickly to make sure I was comfortable and had an unforgettable experience while there. |
| * Food: |
The food took some time to get adapted to because the culture over there isn’t to use too much seasonings but it wasn’t a dealbreaker. |
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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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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
There was nothing like such kind people who welcome you with open arms and encourage you to do it all. |
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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| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | about less than $20 because I had a homestay family that cooked for me every night. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | I think it’s important to get scholarships and be able to create a budget around that. |
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 |
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| 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? | College level spanish, however I already speak spanish since young |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | 10+ |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Having conversations with spanish speaking people, watching shows and reading books out loud helps |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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A Look Back
| * What did you like most about the program? |
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| * What could be improved? |
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| * What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? | I wish I knew that not everything is super cheap so have some money saved up for other trips you want to go to. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Outright UrbaniteA social butterfly, you're happiest in bustling cities with hip people, and took advantage of all it had to offer. You enjoyed the nightlife, and had fun going out dancing, and socializing with friends. Fun-loving and dressed to the nines, you enjoyed discovering new restaurants, shops, cafes, and bars in your host country. |
