No Regrets Past Review
By Brian Forbes (Worcester State University) - abroad from 07/21/2016 to 11/11/2016 with
Study Abroad Programs in Argentina
Spanish, who I am, and that I love traveling
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 0-2 weeks |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
The courses at UB are perfectly paced to allow you to travel ans study at the same time. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
Sol education is by far the best program in comparison to the program's of the other students I studied with. No comparison. We had more personal support and small group activities. |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Other than the fact that breakfast was small, the house that I was in (that of Helena Gorostiza) was perfect for a study abroad experience. I wouldn't have wanted it any other way. |
| * Food: |
The meals were fantastic. Like I said though, Argentina does breakfast differently than we do over here. Fantastic dinners every night. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
I wish I had taken classes with locals, but that was my own decision. My program director introduced us to his children, who helped us make friends with other locals. Very cool city. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
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| * Safety: |
Very safe city. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
There's no other program to logically choose if you are looking for Spanish language immersion. SOL Abroad set me up with a host mom and director that were legit as can be, who showed me the right ways to enjoy the city, but also cared about me as a person. It was also the cheapest program by a few thousand dollars... |
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) |
It was more expensive than expected. Mostly because lunch was not included. |
| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | If lunch is not included, make it at the host family house, don't eat out every day. |
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? | Advanced |
| What was the highest level language course you had completed prior to departure? | 300 level history course |
| How many hours per day did you use the language? | |
| Do you have any tips/advice on the best ways to practice the language for future study abroad participants? | Meet locals, get out of your comfort zone and make a lot of mistakes! |
Other Program Information
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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 should've saved more money. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The Avid AdventurerThe wardrobe you packed was better suited for a semester of camping than club hopping. Outdoorsy, you might forgo a crazy night out for an early all-day adventure. You'd rather take in the rich culture of an old town than the metropolis of a modern city, but for you getting off the grid is ideal. |
