The Best Study Abroad Program! Past Review
By Kaitlyn C (Spanish, Ursinus College) - abroad from 08/25/2015 to 12/07/2015 with
SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Social Movements and Human Rights
Yes! I learned better patience and I am now more independent.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 2 weeks - 1 month |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
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* Host Country Program Administration
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* Housing:
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
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* Health Care:
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| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
I loved traveling around the country with the program and visiting many organizations involved in social movements. Argentina is a beautiful country and this program allows you to take advantage of all it has to offer. |
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) |
This program is great because SIT provides you with a stipend a few times throughout the program for lunch and transportation. Also, you do a lot of traveling with the program so it will minimalize the amount of travel you do on your own which can be more expensive. |
| Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? | $100 at most |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Bring CASH! It might be scary carrying a lot of cash through the airport but you will get the best exchange rate. |
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 |
Speaking Spanish was highly encouraged, but the majority of the time I spoke English with the other students in the program. I do not recommend this though, speak as much Spanish as you can while in the country! |
| 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 |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | SPAN 340 |
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| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Speak Spanish with your peers and speak with your host family and natives as much as possible. |
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? | Bring cash! Also, there will be times when you get homesick but just remember that you are in a new place and you have the opportunity have new adventures. |
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. |
