Hello again! This is Sam (Sociology, Spanish, Portuguese, Latin American Studies student) writing from Buenos Aires, Argentina, where I am spending the semester. Something that has continually struck me in the month and a half that I’ve spent in this city is the shared space. Buenos Aires is full of it: for example, the sprawling…
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Sam is in Buenos Aires!
Hello everyone! My name is Sam and I am a third-year student at Pitt studying Sociology and Spanish with a minor in Portuguese and a certificate in Latin American Studies. This semester, I’ll be living in the Belgrano district of Buenos Aires, taking courses with both local and international students at the University of Belgrano. …
Memories made in Argentina
Hey! It’s Jordan back in the States. These past two weeks flew by, and I made so many lasting memories and friendships. My trip to Argentina with the Plus3 program was such an amazing experience that I will forever be talking about. From learning to dance to exploring markets to getting stuck overnight in the…
Ciao Buenos Aires
As my trip comes to a close, I cannot help but look back and think about how grateful I am to have participated with all of these amazing people. Outside of all of the lectures and site visits, I was able to work with my peers to problem-solve when things went haywire at the last…
A Different Light: Culture Differences the Argentina and the US
After a week in Buenos Aires, I have had the amazing opportunity to learn all about the country’s history, culture, and healthcare system. We have visited several hospitals, clinics, and universities, meeting with many important people who lead each sector. Aside from just the healthcare system itself, we have learned that the way it is…
Tangoing between Argentina and the United States
Hi everyone! I’ve now been in Buenos Aires, Argentina for a week and a half with the Plus3 program. This trip has been jam-packed with so many amazing experiences that have helped me grow both academically and culturally. My first time abroad has gone so much better than I could’ve ever expected. I was blessed…
Off to Argentina!
Hello, my name is Jordan Gregory and I will be heading off to Buenos Aires, Argentina for two weeks this summer with the Plus3 program. This will be my first time going abroad, and I am very excited to see how this experience helps to shape me personally and professionally. During this trip, I will…
Episode 3: ¡Chau Chau Buenos Aires!
After an amazing two weeks spent in Buenos Aires, Argentina, I can confidently say my life will forever be changed by this experience. The Plus3 program, while shorter than most study abroad programs, still managed to pack in countless learning opportunities, both in terms of academics and life lessons. I’m writing this two days after…
Episode 2: A Week in Argentina
I can’t believe it, but I’m already halfway through my Plus3 program in Buenos Aires, Argentina! It’s been a busy but very exciting and informative week. We’ve attended lectures on the Argentine healthcare system by people who have worked or are currently working in that sector, visited public and private hospitals, and explored the city!…
Episode 1: Alexis is Going to Argentina!
About Me Hello, my name is Alexis Byrom, and I am a freshman nursing student at the University of Pittsburgh. I grew up just outside of Pittsburgh, and I decided to go to Pitt because I love the campus and it has a great nursing program. For most of my childhood and into high school,…