I have noticed that Argentines are much more affectionate in their greetings of family, friends, and even strangers. The most common way to greet others is a brief hug and kiss on the left side of their cheek while greeting them by saying hello, how are you, and other similar greetings in Spanish. An individual…
Category: Argentina ISA Buenos Aires
Máte in Argentina- Blog #2
I am studying abroad in Buenos Aires for the fall semester of 2023. I have been here for about 3 months so far and am living in a homestay in an apartment with a single host mother. Something that I have noticed that is unique about Argentina and something we don’t have in the States…
¡Chau Argentina!
The multicultural country of Argentina is filled with hospitable people, beautiful architecture, vibrant culture, and high biodiversity. Going into my abroad experience, I had made assumptions that Argentine culture would be very similar to my Puerto Rican culture. However, I quickly learned how different each Latin American country is, how there are many variations of…
Pre-Study Abroad
In the US, health care is accessed through doctors and hospitals that require patients to pay either out of pocket for their services or with insurance. Every service that is offered has a cost and some much more than others. If one has a disability, they may be eligible to receive help paying for their…
Hasta Pronto, Buenos Aires.
There’s not much I can say without simply echoing the sentiments of my fellow students. When I was preparing to depart for the program I wrote about the grand mix of emotions I was feeling. And now that I’ve had to leave, there’s another unique that I’m sure we can all relate to. Perhaps what…
A month and change in Buenos Aires
Hello again! I arrived in Buenos Aires at the end of January for the Latin American Studies program at the Universidad de Belgrano. Since I last wrote I’ve completed a one-month intensive Spanish course. Rollins IP offers the option to take this course in addition to the semester at no additional cost, and I’ve found…
¡Adios, Jersey!
At the time of this writing I am preparing for my flight to Buenos Aires, Argentina, to participate in ISA’s Latin American Studies program at the University of Belgrano. In speaking to friends, relatives, and other folks back home about my plans for the coming semester, one question came up a lot: why Argentina? I…
Back in the US
I arrived back in the US on November 9, and time has flown since then. It seems like just yesterday I was being picked up at the airport. The day that I left was quite memorable, scrambling to fit everything into my suitcase, getting to the airport 6 hours early because I had to leave…
Coming back to America
After a 9-hour flight back to Miami, I have finally arrived in the place I call home. America– the land of the free and obese. Obviously, I started my descent into the darkness by stuffing my face with a warm and sweet taste of a cinnabon as the scent blesses my nostrils. My girlfriend was…
Only a week left in Argentina
This morning, I began to pack my suitcases. Next week, I will leave Buenos Aires and come home. It is quite a bittersweet departure, four months seems like not much time here but such a long time away from home. Finals begin on Monday, and I honestly have no idea where my time here went….