After a 12 hour flight delay, a night slept on the terminal E carpet, and a 10 hour flight from Atlanta, we have finally arrived in Buenos Aires! The travel experience was a challenge that the group persevered through with both flexibility and positivity. Upon arrival, we were instantly met with a warm greeting from the people of Argentina. I have noticed that there is a greater importance given to hospitality of guests in Argentina compared to in the United States. After a delicious barbecue at IES, I finally got settled into the hotel for a long awaited shower. Exploring the streets near the hotel, I observed how the group tended to stand out from the natives, yet everyone has been kind and curious about our means for visiting. The architecture is also largely different from the United States in the way that is is more European-looking, which I would predict was inspired by the history of immigrants from Spain and Italy. Additionally, most sidewalks are made from a bathroom tile material that I’ve only noticed at train stations in the U.S. Given that it was raining all day, I had to be careful not to slip! This morning started off with two educational presentations from Director of Swiss Medical Group, Gabriel Novick, and the former National Minister of Health. They spoke about the different sectors of the Healthcare System in Argentina. When asked what “kept him up at night” during his time in the position, I was impressed by the former National Minister of Health’s response, stating that access to safe and affordable drugs for all citizens was something that was of great importance to him. I admire the Argentine healthcare system for acting on the belief that healthcare is a human right that should be accessible and affordable for all, which is carried out largely through the Public health sector. After a coffee break, the group ventured back to IES for a Tango class. This was my favorite part of the day because I felt emerged in the culture of Argentina, and I also got to learn some new moves! The instructors performed their choreographed routine for competitions at the end of the lesson, which made me realize that I still have a long way to go. Overall, the culture, educational experience, and people of Buenos Aires have been fabulous. I am so excited for the rest of the trip, and I already feel more at ease with fitting into the new lifestyle. I also feel as if the group has grown much closer, as well as experienced some important lessons regarding problem solving, versatility, and communication.