Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

Amazing program January 02, 2025

By (American Studies, Wellesley College) - abroad from 08/28/2024 to 12/10/2024 with

SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Social Movements and Human Rights

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I learned from incredible organizers and academics about their work to advance social movements in Argentina and feel more confident in my understanding of themes like extractivism and ecofeminism. Living in Buenos Aires pushed me both to be more independent and to learn to lean on my support systems. I was so very grateful for the opportunity to practice my Spanish so much and to learn from such wonderful teachers!

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? 0-2 weeks

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?

* 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? Yes

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)

SIT provides a stipend for living expenses and I was able to mainly use this to pay for lunches and transportation fares. Other meals are provided by the host families.

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? Excluding stipend money, $10 or $15

Language

* Did your program have a foreign language component? Yes
How much did the program encourage you to use the language?

0 = No encouragement, 5 = frequent encouragement to use the language

How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? Beginner
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Intermediate
What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? Intermediate spanish
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

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  • Host Family
* Who did you take classes with?

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  • Americans

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Spanish immersion
  • Engaging classes
  • Experiential learning model
* What could be improved?
  • Time for group reflection
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? The logistical aspects of figuring out transportation, your phone plan, etc. might seem stressful but will all get easier over time -- be patient with yourself!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Academic or Linguist
You went abroad with specific academic goals in mind; the program credentials and rigor of your coursework abroad were very important to you. You had a great time abroad, but never lost sight of your studies and (if applicable) were diligent with your foreign language study. Good for you!