{"id":18632,"date":"2019-09-12T20:28:47","date_gmt":"2019-09-12T20:28:47","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.rollins.edu\/letters\/?p=18632"},"modified":"2020-01-08T17:25:31","modified_gmt":"2020-01-08T17:25:31","slug":"3-myths-about-studying-abroad-in-buenos-aires-by-emily-tyler","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.rollins.edu\/letters\/2019\/09\/12\/3-myths-about-studying-abroad-in-buenos-aires-by-emily-tyler\/","title":{"rendered":"3 Myths about Studying Abroad in Buenos Aires"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Myth 1: Studying Abroad in Buenos Aires is like Studying Abroad in Europe<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

I have heard many people describe \nBuenos Aires as the Paris of South America, but I do not think this \ndescription is fitting. Though the European influences are apparent in \nthe architecture and cuisine of the city, Buenos Aires definitely has \nits own personality. I think reducing Buenos Aires to only one aspect of\n its heritage doesn\u2019t even begin to describe what the city is like. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Retiro Train Station<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Myth 2: Buenos Aires is all about the Night Life<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is true that Buenos Aires has \nvibrant nightlife, with options for just about anyone\u2019s vibes, but there\n is a lot more to do in the city than just go out (though I would be \nlying if I said that saliendo<\/em>\n wasn\u2019t characteristic of the city. During my time here, I have also \nseen a vibrant art and music scene. You can find live music in the subte<\/em>\n (subway), and  in various venues and cultural centers around the city. \nStreet art is also prevalent, so make sure to take in the art throughout\n the city!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Theatre is also integral to the \nidentity of B.A. The famous Teatro Colon is a must see, but I would also\n recommend checking out some of the smaller venues to see more avant \ngarde performances.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Political and Social activism also \nmake up the soul of the city. Even so, via ISA and studying abroad \nrules, you can\u2019t participate in any protests during your time abroad. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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View from my homestay<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Myth 3: \u2018I am from a big city so I am completely prepared for life here\u2019<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Many of the students in my study \nabroad group came to Buenos Aires with the idea that they had all the \nnecessary knowledge to live in the city due to their experiences living \nin a big city in the US. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This isn\u2019t true for multiple reasons, \nbut it is good to keep in mind that there are added challenges in Buenos\n Aires. Currently, the peso (ARS) is quite unstable, so the cash I \nexchanged for at the beginning of my time abroad has actually decreased \nin value. Also, infrastructure here doesn\u2019t run as smoothly as you may \nbe used to. Subways may be down for the day during protests, or paros<\/em>\n (strikes) may block your way into the city center. These precautions \naren\u2019t made to dissuade you from studying abroad here, but it is \nimportant to keep in mind that you will face things that you may not be \nused to. But isn\u2019t that what studying abroad is about?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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A walk in Recoleta <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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