Day three was a very fun day! We started off by taking a boat tour, and took a stop at the Tigre Municipio. We were lucky to have the opportunity to tour the inside of the building and the ambulance boat. This public service is provided by government funding and serves many people in the…
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Day 2: Public vs. Private Healthcare
After visiting two very different hospitals in Argentina, I was able to see firsthand how income inequality impacts healthcare access and quality. Our first stop of the day was the public health center, Thomas Reggio Health Care Center, along with the nearby Santa Marta Children’s Home. We were greeted by Sister Carla, who showed us…
Day 1: Getting Started!
Finally, after a long wait we landed in Buenos Aires! The airport was very nice and busy but luckily we made it through quickly and without any problems. We were greeted by Laura and Ileana, who were very nice. Then we took a bus to our hotel to drop off our luggage, after which we…
Hail To Argentina!
Hello everyone! My name is Alyssa Winebrenner, and I am super excited to go abroad to Argentina. I am from Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, which is about 45 minutes outside Philadelphia. I am currently a freshman in Pitt Business, majoring in Marketing. I am also pursuing certifications in Sports Management and Digital Media. On campus, I…
