Thursday, April 28, 2011
What are the people in Argentina like?
What are the people in Argentina like?
I'm going to be an exchange student in Argentina for two months; I'm from America... I was just wanting to know what kind of attitudes to expect from people... Do they like Americans? Are they outgoing? etc.
Other - Latin America - 2 Answers
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Very nice, and Americans are judged individually there. I wish the same could be said for Americans here.
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Latin american people (including argentineans) ar really nice, talkative, outgoing and easy to talk to. People are really friendly and you should be really friendly too towards them. People smile at you or talk to you sometimes without knowing you and you can make friends easily. Foreigners say we are really warm and caring... And yeah we judge people individually and we don´t like people who think thy´re better than us (some americans have that sort of attitude) A friend from Netherlands came like a month ago a´he has had the time of his life, he says people are really friendly and he´s not used to it....
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Thursday, April 14, 2011
Studying in Argentina, What living option should I choose?
Studying in Argentina, What living option should I choose?
I'm studying in Argentina (Buenos Aires) for eight weeks. I can either live in a triple in a student residence hall, live with a family or rent a single apartment. I like privacy and having some solid alone time, but I am social as well, so which should I choose? I am worried about the lack of control over personal schedule and the possibility of a personality clash that comes with roommates or a homestay family, but I'm also worried that an independent apartment might be too isolated. Any advice?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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I had an apartment when I studied abroad (Czech Republic), and it was the best decision I ever made. If you're independent enough to hack it, it's a great decision. You'll have a ton of free time, you can cook for yourself, and you may even save some money. I'm kind of against the whole dorm thing. When I was studying abroad, the kids who decided to live in the dorms really didn't get a feel for the culture or gain as much independence as the kids who had apartments or lived with host families. They tended to stick with the other Americans, eat American foods, even go grocery shopping as a group. The more independence the better, I say. Oh, and I've heard good and bad experience with regards to host families. The biggest trend among my friends who stayed with host families had was that they expected more of an actual "family" feel. They said they just felt like a weird fixture in the family's life for a few months, but that the 3 square meals were nice.
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I'm studying in Argentina (Buenos Aires) for eight weeks. I can either live in a triple in a student residence hall, live with a family or rent a single apartment. I like privacy and having some solid alone time, but I am social as well, so which should I choose? I am worried about the lack of control over personal schedule and the possibility of a personality clash that comes with roommates or a homestay family, but I'm also worried that an independent apartment might be too isolated. Any advice?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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I had an apartment when I studied abroad (Czech Republic), and it was the best decision I ever made. If you're independent enough to hack it, it's a great decision. You'll have a ton of free time, you can cook for yourself, and you may even save some money. I'm kind of against the whole dorm thing. When I was studying abroad, the kids who decided to live in the dorms really didn't get a feel for the culture or gain as much independence as the kids who had apartments or lived with host families. They tended to stick with the other Americans, eat American foods, even go grocery shopping as a group. The more independence the better, I say. Oh, and I've heard good and bad experience with regards to host families. The biggest trend among my friends who stayed with host families had was that they expected more of an actual "family" feel. They said they just felt like a weird fixture in the family's life for a few months, but that the 3 square meals were nice.
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Thursday, April 7, 2011
I seriously want to go to college in Argentina but everyone is filling me with doubt.?
I seriously want to go to college in Argentina but everyone is filling me with doubt.?
I'm 18 and I would love to go to school in Argentina for the new expierience and a chance to see something new, but my family doesn't want me to go so far away from the USA and my friends say i would need to do a lot better in high school than i do now. But how do i get started to go? I know i need a student visa and a passport but what else? I thought of everything for this: money, and planning... please help me thx Also, Do I have to be rich to study abroad?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Dont give up. What you may want to do is do a search for schools down there. You may even want to take a trip there for a couple of week to feel things out. If you know Spanish, which I recommend you should not have any problems with communicating there. Maybe go during the summer here since now it is winter there maybe you can find a cheap flight.
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I'm 18 and I would love to go to school in Argentina for the new expierience and a chance to see something new, but my family doesn't want me to go so far away from the USA and my friends say i would need to do a lot better in high school than i do now. But how do i get started to go? I know i need a student visa and a passport but what else? I thought of everything for this: money, and planning... please help me thx Also, Do I have to be rich to study abroad?
Studying Abroad - 1 Answers
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Dont give up. What you may want to do is do a search for schools down there. You may even want to take a trip there for a couple of week to feel things out. If you know Spanish, which I recommend you should not have any problems with communicating there. Maybe go during the summer here since now it is winter there maybe you can find a cheap flight.
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Friday, April 1, 2011
What kind of supplemental health insurance should I get for my trip to Argentina next month?
What kind of supplemental health insurance should I get for my trip to Argentina next month?
I am a student with a very basic health insurance plan that doesn't cover me while abroad. I will be spending time in Argentina next month and am looking to purchase some sort of health insurance that will cover any relatively serious health problems (i.e. hospitalization required) incurred during my trip. Any suggestions for me?
Other - General Health Care - 2 Answers
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I have traveled alot lately and found that AAA is a great bargain. Not only have I used it in the U.S. for towing, flat tires, etc. But they offer free books on travel, insurance, travel agents, etc. I believe it's $60/year for one person. Travel insurance to Indonesia for 2 weeks for my wife and I was about $25. It covered emergency care and transport to the nearest U.S. facility if needed, up to $50,000.
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try this, can help you www.insurance.2arz.com
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I am a student with a very basic health insurance plan that doesn't cover me while abroad. I will be spending time in Argentina next month and am looking to purchase some sort of health insurance that will cover any relatively serious health problems (i.e. hospitalization required) incurred during my trip. Any suggestions for me?
Other - General Health Care - 2 Answers
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I have traveled alot lately and found that AAA is a great bargain. Not only have I used it in the U.S. for towing, flat tires, etc. But they offer free books on travel, insurance, travel agents, etc. I believe it's $60/year for one person. Travel insurance to Indonesia for 2 weeks for my wife and I was about $25. It covered emergency care and transport to the nearest U.S. facility if needed, up to $50,000.
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try this, can help you www.insurance.2arz.com
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