Un Cambio Completo Past Review
By Madeline Blaedow (Carroll University) - abroad from 02/24/2019 to 06/07/2019 with
Study Abroad Programs in Argentina
I learned how to not only survive, but take advantage of being in an environment where I knew nothing about. This experience changed me not only into a different person, but a better version of myself where I am globally aware and appreciative of what the world has to offer.
Personal Information
| How much international exposure did you have prior to this program? | 1 month - 6 months |
Review Your Program
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* Overall educational experience
Academic rigor, intensity, resources, etc. |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
I was beyond content with my program directors |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
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| * Food: |
As a vegetarian, my program directors always went beyond to make sure the meal had vegetarian options. |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
There were always options to interact with the local culture. |
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* Health Care:
How well were health issues addressed during the program? |
Normal over the counter drugs were not available and that caused some issues. |
| * Safety: |
One needs to take certain cautions when living in Buenos Aires, you always need to keep an eye out and be guarded. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
This program was incredibly helpful and I always felt comfortable coming to my directors for questions or concerns. I felt that the other programs did not feel the same among their programs. |
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) |
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| Do you have any general money-saving tips for future study abroad participants? | Don't spend it all on drinking. |
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? | Advanced Grammar |
| 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? | Find ways to practice every day because it is easy to only speak in English when you are with your friends. |
Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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* Who did you take classes with?
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| 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? |
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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 wish I knew that it was not going to always be easy during the program but that I would always be able to get through it. |
Reasons For Studying Abroad
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The NetworkerAn active student leader, it was important for you to network abroad as well. Once overseas, you sought out student clubs, volunteered with local organizations, or attended community events. You encouraged your friends join you, and often considered how you could reflect your international experiences in a resume. |
