5061 - 5070 of 19347 Results
While in Buenos Aires, you will enroll in two courses for a total of 7 credit hours: One required Spanish language course at the IES Abroad Center (4 credits) And one of the following elective options (3 credits): English-taught course at the IES Abroad Center in one of the following areas: Cultural Studies International Marketing Latin American Studies Political Science English-taught course at the Universidad de Buenos Aires (UBA) School of Agriculture*. UBA offers one or two of the following courses: Agribusiness: A Systemic Approach in Argentina Territorial Transformations in Latin America...
Homestays are offered in private homes in Buenos Aires. In some cases a family may host more than one IES Abroad student in their home. All homestays are secured by the IES Abroad staff, located in safe areas of the city, and inspected on a regular basis. Just as “family” could mean many different things in your home country, Argentine families also are quite diverse. While some families might resemble the classic "nuclear family" structure, others may represent a myriad of different make ups and could consists of any array of family and extended family members, so you'll want to be prepared...
Your specific housing assignment will be sent to you via email from admissions@IESabroad.org approximately three weeks before the program start date, provided you have submitted all forms listed below. Make sure that emails from this address will not end up in your spam filter by adding it to your trusted sender list. NOTE: We must receive all forms listed below before we can finalize housing arrangements on your behalf and release your housing assignment to you. Review the housing options below to determine your preferences and contact your IES Abroad Program Advisor with any questions...
Your program starts with an orientation during the first week of the program. A complete schedule is distributed upon arrival. It is mandatory to attend all orientation activities unless the schedule states that they are optional. Past orientation activities included: Walking tours of downtown Tango lesson Discussions about the region’s history and culture Estancia visit You will also receive detailed information about: Public transportation Housing Safety IES Abroad academic opportunities, classes, and prerequisites Course registration at IES Abroad partner universities
Book a flight that arrives in Buenos Aires (Ezeiza International Airport, airport code EZE) by 1pm on the official arrival date. Some students have found it helpful to bring US dollars to exchange for pesos in Argentina as ATM fees can be high. The amount you should bring will depend on your spending habits and comfortability carrying cash. We recommend bringing large denominations of cash to exchange if you choose to do so. You can download the Western Union and Xoom apps in order to send money to a location in Buenos Aires and pick it up in pesos. Contact an IES Abroad Ambassador for first...

Italian Grocery Shopping 101

When I was planning my trip to Milan, I wished I had a food shopping guide because it can be really daunting and anxiety-inducing. Take your time looking around and becoming acquainted with the new products and item placements because Italian grocery stores differ from those in the United States. Because each store offers distinct products, shopping could include visiting 1-3 stores. Here are some helpful tips to know before grocery shopping abroad!

Managing Mental Health Abroad

As a student with anxiety and depression, study abroad comes with difficulties that are not always talked about. You’ll hear a lot of people talk about study abroad as a “dream come true” and “the time of their life”—but this obscures the reality that study abroad is not always perfect, and you won’t be constantly happy.

Milan Housing Accommodations

So, you're considering staying in a dorm, an apartment, or a homestay. Which choice do you choose? You're probably overthinking which option is the greatest, and I'm here to give you the honest answers): It may be a little biased because I live on the 10th floor in a dorm and am sharing my friends' thoughts and experiences, but hopefully, this list of pros and cons will help you make your final decision!

Milan Studio Apartment/Dorms

Pros: 

My Top 5 Nature-y Day Trips (so far)

In the month and a half that I’ve been in Ireland, I’ve taken day trips almost every weekend that I’m not already on a weekend trip. As many Americans think of Ireland as the land of “gorgeous green fields”, I’ll have those who haven’t visited the country yet know that it absolutely is… and more. There are mountains, lakes, rivers, forests, cliffs, farms, beaches, and yes, many green fields. Here are five of the best day trips that I’ve taken so far! (I would say these are ranked in no particular order, but I actually do have opinions, surprise surprise.)

Subscribe to