Currency 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 consider using...

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 surroundings and...

IES Abroad Cape Town students will live in a private student residence hall. IES Abroad will provide students with a "starter pack" containing basic eating and cooking utensils to use over the term (you will be charged for any lost or damaged items in the starter pack at the end of the term). Below are descriptions of each residence hall: Campus Key The Campus Key student residence is located in Rosebank, in the same building as the IES Abroad Cape Town Center. Students will have a 15-20 minute walk to UCT’s Upper Campus, as well as shops and restaurants. Students have single rooms with own...

For many IES Abroad students in Italy, enrolling in courses at Italian universities is an important part of the study abroad experience. If you are proficient in Italian, have the necessary prerequisites and wish to experience Italian university life, you may consider enrolling in one or more courses outside of IES Abroad. In planning your courses, you must take the responsibility for creating a class schedule without conflicts in meeting times. It is possible to explore a small number of courses until you decide which ones you wish to continue. Once you have registered, however, you are...

Placements in homestays are made on a first-come, first-served basis. All homestays are approved by the IES Abroad Salamanca staff and inspected on a regular basis. In some cases you may have a housemate. A housemate would be another student of the same gender, living in a separate bedroom. Housemate requests can be made on your IES Abroad Housing Form. Our staff will make their best effort to accommodate you. Please note that our homestay option carries a supplemental housing fee. Just as in your home country, “family” in Spain may refer to a variety of circumstances. Some families consist of...

Residencia Universitaria Colegio de Cuenca is approximately a 15-minute walk from the IES Abroad Salamanca Center. The rooms are single occupancy with a private bath and a kitchenette shared between two rooms. There is internet access in every room. Cleaning service is not included. To get a better feel for the Residencia Universitaria Colegio de Cuenca, check out former IES Abroad Salamanca students taking you on a tour of the facilities. Meals Once on-site, IES Abroad provides you with 7 meal vouchers per week for dining halls. These vouchers are valid for midday meals and dinner. You will...