A trip of a lifetime Past Review

By (Western Kentucky University) - abroad from 06/22/2018 to 07/20/2018 with

Study Abroad Programs in Argentina

What did you gain/learn from your experience abroad? Was it worthwhile?
My experience abroad was forever life changing. I went in barely knowing spanish, knowing absolutely nobody, and never been abroad. I can say when my month in Buenos Aires came to an end I was so sad. I made forever friends and memories I will cherish for a lifetime. I pushed myself out of comfort zone to try new things, and now I know I am ten times more confident in myself than ever before. Buenos Aires is a city that will blow you away from its food to its passionate people. I may still not be completely fluent in spanish, but I am going to continue my learning.

Personal Information

How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? None

Review Your Program

* Overall educational experience

Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc.

Class environment was challenging and fun

* Host Country Program Administration

On-site administration of your program

* Housing:

How satisfied were you with your living arrangements?

my host mom was the sweetest woman ever!

* Food:

* Social & Cultural Integration:

How integrated did you feel with the local culture?

I felt like a local by the end of my trip

* Health Care:

How well were health issues addressed during the program?

* Safety:

I never felt uncomfortable

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

YES! SOL Education can't be beat, especially for the price and everything that is included. I definitely am planning on making a second trip...most likely summer 2019!

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)

everything was super inexpensive!

Not including program expenses, about how much money did you spend on food and other expenses each week? $50-75

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
How many hours per day did you use the language?

Other Program Information

* Where did you live?

Select all that apply

  • Host Family
* Who did you live with?

Select all that apply

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

Select all that apply

  • Americans
  • International Students
About how many local friends did you make that you will likely keep in touch with?

A Look Back

* What did you like most about the program?
  • Excursions
  • Host Mom
  • Solmates/friends
* What could be improved?
  • NOTHING
* What do you know now that you wish you knew before going on this program? Do not take any day for granted, some days might be hard or you might be homesick, but seriously cherish each and every moment because before you know it your trip will be over. Try something new, don't be afraid to embarrass yourself when speaking spanish!!

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.