Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Past Review

By (Global Studies/Spanish, Providence College) for

SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Social Movements and Human Rights

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
Yes, the experience was still worthwhile though it was much more academic than experiential learning which is not as effective. Yes, we discussed very interesting and engaging topics and Argentina does indeed have a rich culture, yet there were no debriefings and this often curbs the learning process. I am more interested in world issues and especially the role of the U.S. in Latin America.

Personal Information

If you took classes at multiple universities, list those universities here: Universidad de Buenos Aires
How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 2 weeks - 1 month

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

Lived in an apartment with a widow and her daughter. Great location in the city. <br /><br />

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? No

Finances

* 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)

Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? You will always find something to do in Buenos Aires so bring more money than is recommended.

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition?

Language acquisition improvement?

Spanish was used everyday, especially when being immersed with locals constantly.

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Hostel
  • Hotel
  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
  • Americans
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

Individual Course Reviews

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Intensive Spanish
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Instruction Language: Spanish
Comments: Very challenging, professor was well equipped for the class and yes, I participated more than I probably would at my home institution (classes were also much smaller so more attention was given to each student)
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Field Study Seminar
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Instruction Language: Spanish/English
Comments: Great information given on how to conduct research, very relevant to many of the student's majors.
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Thematic Seminar
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Instruction Language: Spanish
Comments: Very effective, very informative
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Independent Study Project
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Instruction Language: Spanish
Comments: Very hands on, best part of learning experience in entire program.
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