Abroad101: Study Abroad Reviews

An unforgettable experience July 20, 2026

By (International Studies, Vassar College) - abroad from 02/12/2026 to 05/27/2026 with

SIT Study Abroad: Argentina - Social Movements and Human Rights

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
I gained life long friendships and connections. I learned so much about myself and I was able to grow a lot. Although I wish I had more confidence in speaking Spanish, speaking every day with my host family and advisors was incredibly valuable.

Personal Information

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.

I really enjoyed the experiencial learning process. The class materials were all very interesting and all of the classes were engaging.

* 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?

I was dealing with a prior injury before the program and had pain while I was there and my advisors very quickly and easily connected me with a physical therapist.

* Safety:

It is a big city so you have to be vigilant but I never felt unsafe, especially when I was with other people

If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? Yes

This program pushed me out of my comfort zone in the best ways. All of the program advisors made this experience so special and I felt very supported throughout the program. I got to experience many different parts of Argentina through the program excursions and I was able to explore and live in the city and experience life as a local by living with a host family.

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)

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? Intermediate
How would you rate your language skills at the end of the program? Advanced
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?
  • The people I met through the program
  • Spanish immersion
  • Exploring the entire country
* What could be improved?
  • Some days we had pretty packed days and it was a little tiring
  • More clarity on instructions and expectations for work
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? You WILL improve your Spanish in a huge way. It is so important to talk with your host families and the people around you in order to gain more confidence with the language. Also everyone is super kind and helpful!

Reasons For Studying Abroad

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The Outright Urbanite
A 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.