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Pre-Departure Advising: Our experienced staff will work with you to create a course schedule that meets your academic and personal needs. Also, living in a different country can be extremely challenging, we have years of experience living abroad and we can help prepare you for your experience through cultural awareness advising; what to expect, how to deal with it, etc... Orientation: Our in-country coordinator will meet you at the airport and help you find your way to campus. Over the next few days you will reveive an introduction to academic life in Argentina, housing, health & safety, emergency contacts and procedures, public transportation, communication, social norms/customs and the historical and cultural life of the Argentinian people. On-Site Coordinator: Our coordinator, is available for you round the clock. She is expereinced in dealing with student concerns,and will happily help you navigate through the inevitable logistical and personal adventures you will have! Housing & Meals: A variety of housing options are available including dormitory living and home stays with Argentine families. Excursions and Cultural Activities: We organize optional group activities each week so that you can explore more of the city and get to know your fellow students. Here are some examples of our favorite outtings and activities: Recoleta Cemetery tour and artisan fair Tour of Teatro Colon A day at the zoo Tour of congreso Shopping spree on Calles Lavalle and Florida Talk in the stock exchange Talk with greenpeace Talk with Madres de plaza de mayo Barbecue in Tigre Orphanage and shelter visit/donation Futbol Match Polo Match Tour of La Boca Day trip to Colonia, Uruguay Group dinners Yachting Day trip to a gaucho ranch Museum tours (MALBA, Museo de Bellas Artes, Evita) *All activites are optional, vary by month, and any additional costs are not included in the program price.
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