Academic differences

The academic differences of Maryville to Argentina are a lot similar. However, the work load will be a little lighter. The classroom culture however will be different because in the classroom will other international places. In the summer it would be only limited to one a 3 credit hours, unlike maryville where you take more than 3 hours. Also, only one credit will transfer over. Other than this difference the style and flow of the classroom will be similar because the course is thought in english be american styled professors. Like stated earlier the credit system is the same in both countries. Therefore, my 3 credits earned matches in both countries. On the CEA website it also shows the number of credits that are earned. Letter grades in Argentina are however different. Instead of having letter grades, Argentina has a number grade system 1-10 system which is different. I was not able to find academic support services, but it did say that there are people that will assist me getting around the city and any questions. To have a full course load there for the summer you can either take a 1 course load worth three credits or a 2 course load worth 6 credits. In maryville it is required to have 6 credits.

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 My strengths to being able to adapt to a new culture are that I'm a friendly person, and i'm willing to try new things. The things I will lack it would be not fully knowing the language and navigating my way through the city. I think by just keeping a positive mindset and enjoying the moment I will be just fine when I get there adapting to the new culture. I hope when I go I can educate others about how some of the negative american stereotypes are not true. I want to learn the business side of the argentine culture and I also want to learn how society operates in that culture as well. The skill I am dying to lear is the skill of being diverse and adaptable to more than one cultures.

My goals for studying abroad include learning how to adapt in a different culture, learning how business management is taught differently in another country, and lastly to interact with different people and make future connections. I am excited to study abroad, but at the same time I am extremely nervous. I'm nervous because it will be my first time not being in America. However, after a few days of learning new things I feel the nerves will go away. One thing I would like to do to maximize my experience is go to a soccer game because Argentina is real big on soccer. The next thing I would like to do is hang out with other people from the country to see how life is everyday for them. Lastly, I would love to travel all parts of the city and try many different foods.