Though it is short, it was worth every minute, and Peso! Past Review
By Daniel M (Political Science and Government., SUNY - College at Geneseo) for
SUNY Geneseo: Buenos Aires - Environmental Conflicts and Initiatives
I feel more informed about the developing world and I have a greater understanding of what it is like to live in poverty
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. |
Two papers before the trip and one when you return, not difficult if one puts in the effort |
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* Host Country Program Administration
On-site administration of your program |
None |
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* Housing:
How satisfied were you with your living arrangements? |
Stayed in hotels and lived amongst Argentines and Brazilians visiting Buenos Aires |
| * Food: |
Food is very good and cheap. I was able to drink tap water in Buenos Aires without getting sick |
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* Social & Cultural Integration:
How integrated did you feel with the local culture? |
Visited the Casa Rosada (Government Palace), Eva Peron's tomb in Recoleta Cemetery, San Telmo Market, Puerto Madero, the National Cathedral, Palermo neighborhood, New Years Eve amongst many international travelers in Buenos Aires, etc.. |
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* Health Care:
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| * Safety: |
Fairly safe city, like any other city there is the occasional petty theft, none if very little violence. |
| If you could do it all over again would you choose the same program? |
Yes
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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? | Food is relatively cheap due to the weak value of the Argentine Peso against the Dollar |
Language
| How would you rate your language skills at the beginning of the program? | None |
| If applicable, to what degree did your living situation aid your language acquisition? |
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Other Program Information
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* Where did you live?
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* Who did you live with?
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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? | Students who are interested in Latin America and the Developing World should definitely consider this trip to Argentina |
