Study Abroad Orientation & Excursions in Argentina
Argentine Universities Program and Buenos Aires Intermediate
Arrival and orientation
- Airport pick-up for group flight travelers (when group flights are offered)
- 10- to 15-day, on-site orientation for semester/year students includes sessions on academics, health and safety, housing, visa/residence procedures, etc.
- Introduction to Argentine culture and living in Buenos Aires
- Discussion of academic differences, expectations and course registration
- IFSA-Butler staff lead sessions on academics, living with a host family, integrating into the host university and more
- Information sessions on safety, security, health and wellness
Cultural events
- Music concerts
- Theatrical productions
- Rugby and soccer matches
- Argentine film screenings
- Urban biking and canoe trip
- Tango classes
- Polo demonstration class at an Estancia
- Museum tours
Excursions
- Three-day excursion to a destination such as Colonia, Uruguay; Montevideo, Uruguay; or Rosario, Argentina
Activities organized by program classes or concentration
- Tour of Teatro Colón (operal maintenance class)
- Visit to Museo Eva Perón (Eva Perón, mito y representaciones maintenance class)
- Visit to national Congreso and CGT (research concentration)
- Art exhibition at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (human rights concentration)
- Trip to Rosario for the Latin American Cinema Festival (cinema concentration)
Other activities
- Special occasion and special interest meals throughout the year
- Thanksgiving celebration (semester 2)
- Farewell meal
Mendoza Universities Program
Previous excursions included, but were not limited to:
Arrival and orientation
- Airport pick-up for group flight travelers
- Ten-day, on-site orientation includes transportation, accommodation, activities and most meals
- Welcome meal
- Host families pick up students when the group arrives at Mendoza's airport
Cultural events
- Argentine cooking class
- City of Mendoza guided tour
- Visit to numerous area vineyards
- Annual wine harvest festival (semester 1)
- Halloween festivities (semester 2)
Excursions
- Two-day trip to Buenos Aires includes sightseeing and social events
- Two-day trip to San Rafael includes rafting, horseback riding, trekking and hiking in the mountains
Other activities
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