This trip has gone by so quickly, and I am so sad to be leaving the beautiful city of Buenos Aires. It feels like just yesterday that we arrived, excited and unsure of what to expect. On our last day, we had the opportunity to listen to everyone’s final presentations. It was fascinating to see…
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Day 10: Listening and Learning
We started today with a lecture focused on the public sector. We have already had the opportunity to visit several public hospitals, such as those in La Matanza and San Isidro. Diana, the speaker, also discussed her time working at the Ministry of Health. Since we had not yet touched on the Ministry of Health…
Day 9: Omint, AMENT and COVID-19
Today was a very information-heavy day. We started the morning by heading to the downtown campus of Universidad Austral. We had the opportunity to sit in on a classroom session and listen to several speakers discuss different aspects of Argentina’s healthcare system. First, we learned about the private sector and the major players within the…
Day 8: A Day Across the Ocean
Today was a day full of adventure! We woke up bright and early to head over to Uruguay. We boarded the boat at 8:30 in the morning and then went straight into a walking tour once we arrived. During the tour, we explored the lower part of the town along the coast, which was absolutely…
Day 7: A Day of History in Buenos Aires
One week into the trip already, which is absolutely insane because of how fast it has gone by! Today focused on the culture and history of Buenos Aires and Argentina itself. We started the day by taking a walking tour around the city. The tour was super interesting because we were able to walk throughout…
Day 6: One Goal, Different Systems
Today was a very busy but educational kind of day! We started off the day by going to Sanatorio Mater Dei. This hospital was the best one yet! It was super clean, and we got to see all of their different floors, such as pediatrics and labor and delivery. One thing I noticed about this…
Day 5: Pitt students take on La Mantza
What an interesting day! This morning we had an amazing opportunity to go inside the public hospital called Paroissien Hospital. We got to see a lot of their cool facilities, like their new X-ray machine and a cath lab. We heard from some nurses about their experiences, and Mimi, one of the nurses, was the…
Day 3: From Tigre to San Isidro
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…
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…