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Pontifica Universidad Catolica Argentina Santa Maria De Los Buenos Aires (UCA)

57 reviews
4.12 / 5 based on 57 reviews
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William M
University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Overall
I wish I had known...
No, not really.
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In my opinion:
Most people loved it.
Important factors in my choice
(1) Unimportant – (4) Very important
Academic reasons
3
Culture
3
Costs
3
Activities
2
Campus life
2
Party / people
3
Weather / location
2
Personal recommendation
keep things the way they are. it's a great place.
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During my experience abroad, I ...
(1) Never – (4) A lot
Became familiar with another culture
4
Traveled
3
Improved language skills
4
Met people from other countries
4
Became more independent
3
Partied a lot
4
Experienced a change in life
3
Advanced my studies & career
2
Final comments
Enjoy.
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William M
University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Academic
Course recommendations
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My academic experiences
Quality of courses
Variety of courses
Access to resources
Interaction with teachers
Interaction with international students
Interaction with local students
Personal comments
none
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My opinion of the university assessment
Exams at end of course
Exams throughout the course
Essays and/or projects at the end of course
Essays and/or projects throughout the course
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William M
University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Languages
Language of instruction: Spanish
Was learning Spanish a key decision factor?
No, it wasn't.
How much did you improve your Spanish?
My level before: Basic phrases
My level after: At ease in most situations
Language difficulties
Social
Educational
Administrative / Institutional
Overall
Personal comments
Spanish was the lingua franca, which was good for everybody.
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William M
University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Expenses
Main source of funding:
Government assistance
Other sources of funding:
Personal savings
Work opportunities:
I didn't explore any work options
Personal spending habits
Favorable exchange rate.
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Food, Telephone, Housing, Nightlife, Travel, Overall:
was less expensive than at home.
Accessibility of student needs
Second-hand text books
Second-hand household items
Computers / Internet
Administrative
Money from home
Personal comments
Don't go out so often.
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William M
University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Housing
Type of housing: Apartment/House
Arranged by: Independently - I had no other choice
If returning, I would choose: Apartment/House
Why?
i like the independence.
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Personal assessment
Cost
Facilities
Location
Cleanliness
Space
Personal comments
Non-existent, but this was no problem.
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William M
University of Otago, Dunedin, New Zealand
International Relations, Undergraduate, Independent
Student life
Describe host city:
Students equally interact with the local and student community
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Activities: Takes place mostly within the university/student environment
Nightlife, Travel: Takes place both within and outside of the university/student environment
Personal social experience
Activities
Nightlife
Travel
Overall
Personal comments
Start at Plaza Serrano, then go to Pacha.
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