Currency Buenos Aires The Argentine monetary unit is the peso. The peso is divided into 100 centavos. There are coins of 10¢, 25¢, 50¢, $1, $2, & $5. Paper money starts at 10 pesos. Denominations in the thousands are signified by a (.) rather than a (,). Thus, $1.000 means one thousand pesos and $1,50 means one peso and 50 cents. Check a source such as www.xe.com to confirm the exchange rate before departing for Buenos Aires. www. xoom.com is a money transfer service owned by PayPal and what most students in Buenos Aires use to transfer funds between their home country and Argentina. Please...

Buenos Aires Navigating public transportation in Buenos Aires can be a challenge at first. However, with some helpful guides and a little practice, you will quickly learn your way around. The two main methods of public transportation used in Buenos Aires are buses ( colectivos) and the subway system ( el subte). Public buses in Buenos Aires can get you just about anywhere in the city at any time and are quick, efficient and inexpensive. The subway system is also a good way to get around the city, though it is closed at night. As with any big city you should always be careful and watch your...

Buenos Aires Navigating public transportation in Buenos Aires can be a challenge at first. However, with some helpful guides and a little practice, you will quickly learn your way around. The two main methods of public transportation used in Buenos Aires are buses ( colectivos) and the subway system ( el subte). Public buses in Buenos Aires can get you just about anywhere in the city at any time and are quick, efficient and inexpensive. The subway system is also a good way to get around the city, though it is closed at night. As with any big city you should always be careful and watch your...

You will be required to submit the Course Preregistration Form when it becomes available in your MyIESAbroad account. Preregistration is done on a first-come, first-served basis. Please obtain course approval from your current college or university for all courses you intend to take before your departure, especially if you intend to fulfill specific degree requirements with those courses.

You will be required to submit the Course Preregistration Form when it becomes available in your MyIESAbroad account. Preregistration is done on a first-come, first-served basis. Please obtain course approval from your current college or university for all courses you intend to take before your departure, especially if you intend to fulfill specific degree requirements with those courses.

Prior to arrival, you will complete the Language Placement Assessment Form and participate in an assessment interview. This process is meant to assess your Spanish proficiency level for course planning purposes. The results will be used to determine your placement for your IES Abroad Spanish language class. Faculty in South America evaluate the results of your placement assessment, the last Spanish class you took, and the class you need to receive credit at your current college or university to determine your language level. Your language level also determines the course options available to...

Prior to arrival, you will complete the Language Placement Assessment Form and participate in an assessment interview. This process is meant to assess your Spanish proficiency level for course planning purposes. The results will be used to determine your placement for your IES Abroad Spanish language class. Faculty in South America evaluate the results of your placement assessment, the last Spanish class you took, and the class you need to receive credit at your current college or university to determine your language level. Your language level also determines the course options available to...

You are required to enroll in 15-19 credits per semester. Your program offers four ways to earn academic credit: EC/PO/IR330 Emerging Economies: A Global Perspective of Opportunities & Challenges in Argentina & Chile (required, 4 credits) Two IES Abroad English-taught courses in Buenos Aires (required, 3 credits each) Two IES Abroad English-taught courses in Santiago (required, 3 credits each) IES Abroad Spanish language course (optional, 3 credits) Classes are scheduled five days each week and attendance is required. You must come to class prepared, complete written assignments outside of...

You are required to enroll in 15-19 credits per semester. Your program offers four ways to earn academic credit: EC/PO/IR330 Emerging Economies: A Global Perspective of Opportunities & Challenges in Argentina & Chile (required, 4 credits) Two IES Abroad English-taught courses in Buenos Aires (required, 3 credits each) Two IES Abroad English-taught courses in Santiago (required, 3 credits each) IES Abroad Spanish language course (optional, 3 credits) Classes are scheduled five days each week and attendance is required. You must come to class prepared, complete written assignments outside of...

Orientation in Buenos Aires is 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. IES Abroad Student Assistants attending universities in Buenos Aires help with the orientation, which will introduce you to many aspects of life in Buenos Aires. Orientation includes: Walking tours of downtown Discussions about the region’s history and culture You will also receive detailed information about: Public transportation Housing Safety IES Abroad academic...