SIT Study Abroad: Argentina: Public Health in Urban Envr.

This program gave me all I could ever want in an abroad experience; my host family was so loving and welcoming, and my academic experience was unparalleled. We visited hospitals all around the country, and spoke with many types of professionals in the healthcare field. My favorite part of this program was the traveling. We took multiple week-long trips as a group, each with a different academic focus, and we also had the opportunity for solo travel. I made it to six Argentine provinces, as well as Chile and Uruguay! Our program leaders were intelligent, organized, and kind, and they worked so hard to make this an unforgettable experience.

The program is well-designed for those who want to have an in-depth exploration of public health. In addition to providing good academic structure and thoughtful site visits, my favorite aspect of the program was the independent research project. I had support from staff to research my interest in infectious diseases that I wouldn't have been able to do otherwise. For my project, I was encouraged to interview professionals and collaborate with those directly working in infectious disease prevention which was a dream come true! All in all, the staff are very supportive and the connections/partnerships they have with those in public health make this program unique and well worth it!

I absolutely loved my semester abroad with this program and would recommend it to anyone that is interested in learning about public health in a Spanish-speaking context. I learned so much from an academic and professional perspective, but I also learned a ton about myself. I adore my host mom and learned so much from her and I hope to keep in touch with her for many, many years. I loved the group of students in my program, and we had a perfect balance of time in Buenos Aires and time spent traveling—either with the program or independently. I am a much more confident and independent person now, with interests and insights that I would not have gained if it were not for this experience. I am immensely grateful!