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The Departure Mindset

I leave for home tomorrow. I knew this day was coming but didn’t expect it to come up quite so quickly.
Over the last few days, I’ve been in an efficient mindset, getting in last minute tours and sight seeing, buying a few gifts here and there for people, and trying to pack my life from the last four months into two suitcases. But now in the small moments of quiet as my suitcases sit zipped and ready to go next to me, I find myself overcome with sadness for my departure, but so grateful for the opportunity to miss something so dearly.

Strangers in Italy

Living in a country whose language I’m not yet fluent in has made me more willing to push my comfort zone in all aspects of life. I view risks differently; I interact with people in ways I never did before. I talk to strangers, listen more actively, and most importantly, I seek interactions everywhere I go. And so much wholesomeness has come out of this. I want to share some of these interactions and maybe give you a little hope for your study abroad experience.

I’m Home: What I Learned in Nantes

And study abroad is finally over. After about a week and a half of traveling after the end of my program (which was a whole other adventure in itself), I am finally back home. Luckily, all of my travel back home went smoothly, and I was greeted by my family, my friends, and, of course, my dog. After some much-needed time to recover from the long flight and the jet lag, I have been able to reflect upon my experience in Nantes.

Martín Habiague • Social Entrepreneur & Founder of Mescladís

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Martín Habiague is a social entrepreneur. In 2005, he founded the Fundació Ciutadania Multicultural and launched Mescladís, a non-profit and self-sustaining social business.
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Martín Habiague is a social entrepreneur. In 2005, he founded the Fundació Ciutadania Multicultural and launched Mescladís, a non-profit and self-sustaining social business. Mescladís was designed with the aim of contributing to the accommodation of the migrant population and native citizens through educational activities that promote social cohesion and solidarity economy initiatives that facilitate social and labor inclusion. He studied sociology at the University of Buenos Aires and worked in consulting in Buenos Aires, London and Brussels.

Social Entrepreneur & Founder of Mescladís

Andrea Campos • New York Times Best Selling Illustrator, Speaker, Visual Artist & Creative Storyteller

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Andrea Campos is a New York Times bestselling illustrator and visual artist who specializes in creating expressive and upbeat work.
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Andrea Campos is a Mexican-American illustrator and visual artist. Raised in Chicago, Andrea made her way to the West Coast in 2015 in search of warmer weather and her version of the American dream. In January 2020, after nearly a decade in marketing, Andrea decided to shift her career focus and become a photographer. Her timing could have been better, because just weeks later, the pandemic hit. 

Like so many others at that time, Andrea became unemployed overnight and felt anxious and overwhelmed by the state of the world. So, she turned to art as a way to make sense of it all. Andrea drew and drew, and eventually started sharing her art via 'dreasdoodles' on lnstagram. 


Within months, Andrea's work started to go viral, catching the attention of authors, agents, and even a few celebrities. Including Jimmy Fallon, and Jennifer Lopez, who invited Andrea to illustrate their debut bilingual children's book 'Con Pollo' (Feiwel & Friends 2022) 

Today, Andrea is a New York Times bestselling Illustrator, visual artist, and author, with over 21K followers who is pursuing her dream to connect with others and spread joy through her playful, colorful creations. 
The daughter of immigrants, Andrea is committed to being inclusive in her storytelling - and hopes that her work will not only spark joy in people's lives but also share the joy of the BIPOC experience.

See more of Andrea's work on her website.

New York Times Best Selling Illustrator, Speaker, Visual Artist & Creative Storyteller
Estimated On-Site Expenses All costs listed are in USD. Buenos Aires Food & Drink Breakfast at a restaurant $8 to $10 Lunch at a restaurant $15 - $25 Dinner at a restaurant $30 - $45 Soft drink $2 - $3 Coffee $2 - $3 Groceries per week $30 to $40 Housing Toiletries per week $10 - $15 Laundry per week $7 to $9 Social Activity & Entertainment Movie $6 - $9 Theater performance 10 to 60 and up Museum entry fee 3 to 15 Fitness club membership per week $20 - $45 Santiago Food & Drink Breakfast at a restaurant $10 Lunch at a restaurant $20 Dinner at a restaurant $30 Soft drink $3 Coffee $5 Meal at a...
Buenos Aires Meeting Local People IES Abroad students usually meet Argentines by participating in extracurricular activities, or through their IES Abroad housing. Remember, meeting people in any new place isn't easy, but if you take advantage of opportunities, including extracurricular activities, you will better enjoy your stay and feel a part of Buenos Aires sooner. Don't wait to begin initiating contact with non-Americans because your time abroad will move quickly! Sports & Fitness Argentines enjoy a variety of sports, especially soccer, basketball, tennis, rugby, polo, and swimming...
Currency Buenos Aires The Argentine monetary unit is the peso. The peso is divided into 100 centavos. There are coins of $1, $2, & $5. $10 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 consider using this...
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...
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