Meet 3 College students Who Did a Examine Overseas Program in Argentina

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Argentina is a incredible vacation spot for anybody searching for to research overseas in South America. Well-known for its colourful tradition and because the birthplace of the Tango, it additionally options dramatic landscapes like Iguazu Falls and Patagonia, making it a prime decide for cultural immersion and out of doors journey. With AIFS Overseas, you’ll be able to research overseas in Buenos Aires, earn tutorial credit score at a revered college, and develop your worldwide community in a single unforgettable expertise. Wish to study extra about what it’s actually like to review overseas in Argentina? 

Hear from three school college students who did a research overseas program in Argentina with AIFS Overseas! 

Mackenzie: Fall in Buenos Aires

Meet Mackenzie from Carthage Faculty who studied overseas in Buenos Aires at Universidad de Belgrano (UB) throughout fall semester. 

While you’re not required to study one other language to review overseas, the chance to enhance her Spanish abilities was an vital think about Mackenzie’s resolution to decide on Buenos Aires, as she explains: 

“I wished to study a special type of Spanish than I knew again within the States, and I heard not solely was this place fairly secure, however with there being so many individuals right here I’d be capable to expertise tons of Argentine tradition… 

[My Spanish proficiency] has positively gotten higher but additionally simply turn out to be totally different. Argentina makes use of numerous phrases and phrases which might be totally different than the remainder of Latin America.” 

Not solely does Mackenzie apply her Spanish when’s she out within the metropolis, however she’s additionally taking a Spanish language course, which she describes beneath: 

“My Spanish class [is my favorite]. The vitality is so nice so I’m not scared to make errors and I can hear about my French and Italian classmates’ expertise with language.” 

Exterior of courses, she likes to spend time with the pals she’s made throughout her program, as she explains: 

“By means of AIFS and my courses at UB I’ve individuals to eat lunch with or hang around with on the weekends. Certainly one of our favourite issues to do is go to a language bar to satisfy individuals and apply Spanish.” 

One cause Mackenzie made pals so shortly was due to the journeys and excursions AIFS Overseas contains in this system, her favourite of which was to Iguazu Falls: 

“Iguazu Falls was lovely. I grew to become shut with the opposite AIFS college students in a short time and all of us booked a weekend journey collectively the place I acquired to go to Brazil for the primary time!” 

Amelia: Spring in Buenos Aires 

Amelia from Faculty of Charleston studied overseas in Buenos Aires for almost six months on an early begin spring program in Argentina, which features a four-week Intensive Spanish Language course previous to the beginning of the semester. 

Hear Amelia describe how her programs in Buenos Airies helped her earn credit in direction of her diploma and entry a one-of-a-kind elective, too: 

“I’m finding out political science and dealing on my minor in Spanish. So, I’m taking loads of Spanish programs, and some political science programs, and a enjoyable elective—Tango. Sure, I’m going to be taking a category on the historical past of Tango, but additionally there’s a dance [component] to it. So, I’ll be studying tips on how to dance Tango.” 

Under, Amelia explains why she thinks Buenos Aires is a superb place to review overseas: 

“If you’re making an attempt to study Spanish, that is most likely the most effective metropolis, for my part. I feel that the individuals listed below are so good—everybody simply desires to apply their English with you or is simply so open to you training [Spanish] with them… I meet so many extra individuals on the road right here… I make pals in random locations. I feel one thing that’s actually so particular about this place is the individuals. 

I actually assume that folks ought to contemplate finding out overseas in Latin America… I feel there may be a lot outdoors of [Europe]—superb experiences, individuals, meals, alternatives to take in outdoors of the established order.” 

Housing is included on all AIFS Overseas applications, and a few supply the choice to decide on a homestay. A homestay is a singular housing choice that means that you can reside with an area household, as Amelia did: 

“I ended up going with the homestay as a result of I actually wished to enhance my language abilities and it’s good to simply be in a household surroundings in a family. I’ve completely no regrets, it’s the most effective resolution I may’ve made for myself… It feels extra like a group expertise…. It’s been difficult however so rewarding.” 

One of many advantages of selecting an AIFS Overseas program is our devoted on-site workers. Hear Amelia describe her expertise together with her Program Director in Buenos Aires: 

“Maria’s been nice. It’s a really open, trustworthy relationship. I really feel like I can actually ask something in regards to the metropolis. Maria is at all times there to reply any questions I’ve. We meet up each Wednesday and get espresso and we simply chat about what’s happening in our lives and if I want any assets, how my courses are going.” 

Megan: Summer time in Buenos Aires 

Megan from the College of Houston did a summer season research overseas program in Argentina. Hear her clarify why she determined to review overseas in Buenos Aires: 

“AIFS provides numerous superb alternatives to intern and research right here in Buenos Aires. I selected to review Spanish right here as a result of I used to be seeking to go to a Spanish-speaking nation. However I feel the tradition can be an enormous a part of why I selected Buenos Aires—it has the right mixture of Latin American and European tradition, and you’ll see it all through the entire metropolis and their way of life, which is superb.” 

Throughout her summer season program in Buenos Airies, Megan took one class, as she explains beneath: 

“I’ve courses Monday-Thursday from 9:30 am to 2:30! I’m taking an Intensive Spanish Language course…. We get two breaks throughout the class—one quick break, and one longer break for lunch.” 

To sum up her experiences in Buenos Aires, Megan mentioned the next: 

“I’ve by no means felt so impressed… at school finding out the Spanish language but additionally in life! This actually is such a metropolis of tradition and artwork, [with a] love for all times!” 

Take the subsequent step in your tutorial journey and dance your means into cultural experiences like these college students did—research overseas in Argentina with AIFS Overseas! 

AIFS Overseas provides a spread of applications in Argentina, every tailor-made to satisfy particular tutorial and private preferences. As Amelia put it, finding out overseas in Argentina provides distinctive experiences you’ll be able to’t get with a extra conventional European program. Wherever you research overseas, go together with AIFS Overseas and benefit from our beneficial program inclusions (which actually take the stress out of planning!), comparable to housing, journeys and excursions, social and cultural actions, complete insurance coverage, 24/7 emergency assist, and the assist of our trusted on-site workers.