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Providing First Aid in Rural Argentina as Part of an IFSA Internship with the Red Cross
Jon Erickson
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Sarah Hoffer interned with the International Committee of the Red Cross in Argentina as part of her IFSA program in Buenos Aires. This past weekend I went to the pilgrimage of Lujan and set up an aid station along the route with the Red Cross. This was definitely one of the coolest experiences I’ve ever…
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The Gifts of Approaching Friendships Out of Curiosity Rather Than Expectations
John Kusovski
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During my time abroad, I have probably had coffee with dozens and dozens of people, a second “merienda” (snack) with half that many, and a third dinner with only a handful of people. At first the temporality of these relationships abroad scared me. Although, as a “people person,” some of my favorite moments have been…
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Here are some tips to help you save money while studying abroad in Buenos Aires:
John Kusovski
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Studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina, is an exciting experience! It can also be inexpensive if you’re wise with your money. As a low-income, first-generation college student, allow me to share some tips I have learned along the way to save money while having a high-quality experience. Here are some tips to help you save…
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How IFSA Buenos Aires Helped Me Fulfill My Backpacking Dreams
John Kusovski
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Snow-capped peaks, rolling pampas, enormous glaciers, grand salt flats, booming nightclubs, the passion of 70,000 soccer fans, the tallest mountain in all of the Americas, waterfalls that dwarf the size and awe of Niagara Falls, and a people so warm and friendly you feel like you’ve been friends with them forever. Argentina has it all,…
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