I really enjoyed my time here in Argentina. I met some really cool people that I formed real friendships with, and I learned some really interesting things not just about the healthcare system, but also about the culture and way of life here in Argentina. I learned that the people here drive like maniacs. I learned that the Gatorades here have 1/4 of the sugar that American ones do. I learned that they have huge exports of caramel, leather, and steak. I learned that everything is cheaper here than at home, such as food and drinks. I saw tons of historic buildings, such as the Casa Rosada, the Cathedral, various museums such as the Museo Etnografico, the Immigration Museum, and the Evita Museum. We went to tons of different types of restaurants, such as steakhouses, Italian, and Peruvian, but surprisingly my favorite was a Korean joint called Mr. Ho. We got it three times and I get the same Beef Bulgolgi every time. Argentina also has very good empanadas- they were served to us countless times. Regarding the healthcare system, I learned the differences between the private, public, and social security sectors, and how they are funded and ran. I got to see them in person- such as visiting hospitals, such as Juan Fernandez Hospital, which is the most successful public hospital in Buenos Aires, and Los Arcos, which is a lavish privately funded hospital owned by the powerful Swiss Medical Group. It is just crazy to see the gap in affordability and accessibility among the healthcare system. We were fortunate to learn from some of the most respected and knowledgeable people in the country, such as directors of the hospitals and insurance companies. I’d like to thank Professor Grant Martsolf, Coordinator Julie Shannon, and Dr. Gabriel Novick for all their help on this trip, along with the IES workers Florencia, Ileana, Laura, and Julian, who gave us great advice and great food all trip long. I would not like to thank the mosquitos however, they ate me alive for two weeks straight. This experience was amazing and I am very grateful for it.