Sara Uren
Hello! I'm Sara Uren - I'm a half Scottish and half Algerian student at The George Washington University, majoring in International Affairs and Peace Studies! I love visiting cafes, parks, markets, and also love fashion and (obviously) travel!
Blogs by Sara Uren
Looking Back at BA
Yesterday marked my last day with IES Abroad Argentina. Looking back at the semester, emotions fill my head and many memories come to mind. During our first...
Looking Back on Learning Spanish
Almost a week out of going home, I’ve been reflecting a lot on my Spanish and how much it has developed since coming to Buenos Aires. When I first got here, I...
IES Abroad Buenos Aires Day Trip: Tigre
In addition to taking us on a day trip to San Isidro, IES took my cohort to Tigre, a city north of Buenos Aires that lays on the estuary and river delta!
My Favorite Neighborhoods of Buenos Aires
During my time in Buenos Aires, I've managed to explore many of its never-ending neighborhoods. Below are my top picks!
IES Abroad Day Trip: San Isidro
Everything I did on an IES Abroad-sponsored day trip to the neighborhood of San Isidro!
Pescaterianism in Buenos Aires: A Worth-it Struggle
Coming into Buenos Aires I knew that I would be surrounded by meat. After all, Argentina is practically the land of beef. Historically, it's been one of the...
Parks & Plazas in Buenos Aires!
No matter where you are in Buenos Aires, there will be a park or plaza nearby! Here, I've compiled a list of my ten favorites!
Fall Break in Peru!
Break down of my friend and I's fall break trip to Peru!
Mistake or Learning Experience? Coming to BA without speaking Spanish.
A reflection on my first month studying abroad in Buenos Aires without speaking Spanish.
In Between Fear, Comfort, and Excitement: Getting Ready for Buenos Aires.
At the dawn of the new year, I put together a vision board, as I do every year. This time, however, next to my magazine cut-outs and carefully curated stickers...