Residential College: Timothy Dwight
Class Year: 2024
Major: History of Science, Medicine, and Public Health
Location: Argentina (Summer 2023)
Hi! I studied abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina with the CIEE Public Health program. I am an HSHM major who is getting a language certificate in Spanish, and I always wanted to participate in a program that encompassed both health and Spanish, and this program was exactly what I was looking for! I was extremely nervous to go at first because I would be so far out of my comfort zone, away from friends, family, and a language I was comfortable with. Now, I wouldn't trade those two months for anything else. I made such amazing friends and took advantage of the chance to explore the city, especially the food scene! When not exploring, I took classes -- which were all in Spanish -- on the Argentinian healthcare system (mostly public healthcare), Medical Spanish, and took multiple field trips to specialized hospitals to talk to the healthcare professionals there about their daily life.
It was such an enriching experience, and I grew so much from the experience personally, linguistically, and academically. I would highly recommend studying abroad to anyone who is considering it, and if you want to talk to someone about it, feel free to reach out!"