Story Location: Argentina
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Using Sports as Personal Therapy While Studying Abroad
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Before I dive in, here’s some background on my relationship with sports. In high school, I played year-round—soccer in the fall and summer, track and field in the winter and spring. For me, sports weren’t just activities; they were a source of community, discipline, and motivation. I found joy in my team’s successes and lessons…
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Finding Diversity and Belonging Through Study Abroad in Buenos Aires
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Before coming to Argentina, I had a lot of anxiety. I was excited, of course, but I couldn’t ignore the nervousness bubbling underneath. As someone who identifies as both Black and Latina, I carried the weight of not knowing how I’d be perceived here. Would I be stared at? Would I face microaggressions? Would I…
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Navigating Study Abroad as an Introvert
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Studying abroad is often depicted as a whirlwind of social interactions, bustling city explorations, and constant group activities. But what if you’re someone who finds solace in quiet moments, recharges through alone time, and prefers deep, meaningful connections over large social gatherings? As an introvert, these are all characteristics I embrace, and navigating a study…
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Finding Comfort During My First Week: Study Abroad in Argentina
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As a first-generation student, I am familiar with the crossroad of staying within the comfort of home and diving into the unknown. About three years ago, I moved from Texas to Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania, for college. It was an equally exhilarating and daunting opportunity. As I was deciding whether to study abroad, I found myself…
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Study Abroad in Argentina: Connection through La Sobremesa
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What is La Sobremesa? La sobremesa translates to “upon the table,” and refers to the Hispanic tradition of relaxing at the table after a meal. In English, there is no word that directly translates both the meaning and context of this word, which I believe is heavily tied to cultural differences. Too often in American…
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Reflections of a First-Gen in Buenos Aires
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Traveling to another country was never something I thought possible, especially not at this stage in my life. Being from a low-income background, the idea of international travel seemed like an unattainable dream. The expenses associated with it were daunting. For many years, both of my parents lacked proper documentation, which limited our ability to…
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Five Favorite Words I Learned in Buenos Aires
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A common response I got from other Spanish-speakers when I told them I would be studying abroad in Argentina was some approximation of “wow, how brave.” Argentina is notorious for its specific dialect of Spanish and distinct accent. With this came a wealth of new vocabulary, far beyond the Spanish I learned in school in…
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Internship in Buenos Aires: UAI Research Assistant Sofía Murgian
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Meet Sofía Murgian, an IFSA study abroad student from Colorado College, chose to intern at the Universidad Abierta Interamericana (UAI) to continue her training in neuroscience at the CAECIHS, Center for Higher Studies in Human and Health Sciences. Through the IFSA Study in Buenos Aires: Psychology and Neuroscience Program, Sofía worked for four months on…
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Providing First Aid in Rural Argentina as Part of an IFSA Internship with the Red Cross
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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
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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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