Hi, I am Lauren Bakosh and I grew up in Phoenix, Arizona, before eventually moving to Canonsburg, Pennsylvania 5 years ago. I am a nursing major, and attend the Greensburg campus of University of Pittsburgh. During the school year, I enjoy participating in many clubs, such as Habitat for Humanity, environmental club, and the student…
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¡Listo para Argentina!
Hi everyone! My name is Cami Wasson and I just finished my freshman year at Pitt. I live 25 minutes from the city of Pittsburgh and I love being a short drive from my family and friends. At Pitt, I am a part of YoungLife college and I am also minoring in Spanish in addition…
Next Stop: Argentina!
Hi, my name is Meghan Phillips! I am a nursing student and working toward a Global Health Certificate. Here at Pitt, I am an active member of Gamma Sigma Sigma service sorority, Nursing Student Association, and YoungLife. I love serving my community through clubs on campus, and I am looking forward to further serving the…
From Pitt to Buenos Aires
Hi! My name is Ethan Kwon, and I am a freshman nursing student participating in the Plus3 Argentina program this summer! I am from North Wales, which is right outside of Philadelphia. At school, I am involved in the Pitt Men’s Glee Club and the Pitt Men in Nursing Club. I have always enjoyed being…
Pre Departure: Argentina
My name is Alaina Abbato, and I am a first year Pitt Business student majoring in Finance, and minoring in Political Science and French. A big reason I chose to attend Pitt is the wide variety of global experiences offered! At Pitt, I am involved with the Student Government Board, as a member of the…
Argentina Pre-Departure Post
Hi! My name is Nathan Tantum, and I am a student at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Finance and Accounting. Academically, I am interested in how financial systems and accounting principles affect businesses and how they operate. At Pitt, I am a part of Alpha Kappa Psi, a professional business fraternity, where I will…
Pre-departure 1st Blog Post
Hi my name is Sophia and I’m a nursing major. I like to volunteer at my local animal shelter and I am starting a volunteer position at my local hospital this summer! I like to snowboard, play pickleball, and go to the beach. In the summer, I work at an ice cream shop in South…
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…
Plus3 Argentina
Hello, my name is Jaya Varma and I am super excited to go on the Plus3 Argentina trip. I am from Madison, New Jersey, and I just finished my first year of nursing school at Pitt. I chose nursing because nurses are the primary advocates for patients, and I want to provide equitable and holistic…
Pitt Stop to Argentina
Hello! My name is Dylan Carr, and I am a student at the University of Pittsburgh majoring in Finance and Accounting. Academically, I am interested in learning how financial systems, accounting practices, and business strategies shape organizations and economies. I am especially interested in understanding how different countries approach business regulations, and how those differences…
¡Vamos a Argentina!
Hi! My name is Zoe Dereef, and I am a Pitt Nursing student. I am attending the Plus3 Argentina trip this summer. Im from Chambersburg, Pennsylvania, which is not too far from Pittsburgh. At home, I enjoy spending time with my family, and we enjoy going to TopGolf in Maryland and playing pickleball. On campus,…
One Ticket to Argentina!
Hi! My name is Lucy, and I’m a freshman nursing student attending the Pitt Plus3 Argentina trip this summer. I’m originally from a small town in Pennsylvania called Williamsport, which is about 3.5 hours from campus. On campus, I enjoy spending time with my friends and taking walks around the city. I’m also involved in…
Argentina Awaits!
Hello everyone! My name is Gianna Clark and I am so excited to be a part of Pitt Study Abroad!! I am a freshman Finance (and likely Business Analytics) major with a certificate in Foundations of AI for Business here at the University of Pittsburgh. On campus I am a member of Phi Beta Lambda…
Buenos Bound!
Hi! My name is Riley Moss. I am a freshman nursing major at the University of Pittsburgh. I am also in the Frederick Honors College, and I plan to complete a Global Health Certificate alongside my degree. I grew up about 30 minutes outside of Pittsburgh in a suburb. Outside of school, I enjoy working…
The Social Gradient of Healthcare
After 7 hospital visits and more than 7 lectures from highly distinguished members of the Argentinian healthcare industry we have officially finished our last site visit with a tour of private hospital Swiss Medical. We started our morning with a lecture from the former minister of health of the providence of Salta. After our lecture…
Mind the Gaps: Complex Care
First stop was Universidad Austral so we could hear from Dr. Josefina Medrano, the Past Minister of Health Province of Salta during COVID. She covered several topics such as health coverage and financing, provincial health system, actions during a pandemic and healthcare management and its complexity. When it came to making decisions, she needed to…
Healthcare Disparities
We began our day with a short walk to Austral University, where we had the opportunity to meet with the former Minister of Health for the province of Salta during the COVID-19 pandemic. It was fascinating to hear about the problem-solving strategies she and her team developed during such a high-pressure crisis. Afterward, we bussed…
From Crisis to Comfort
We finished our final day of exploring Argentina’s healthcare system with eye-opening tours of one public and one private hospital. We met with medical leaders and gathered information to finish our presentations on Argentina’s entire healthcare system. To begin the day, we went to Austral University to meet with Dr. Josefina Medrano who was…
Hospital Hopping and Health Gaps
Today was our final hospital visit. We are on day 10 of our trip and I cant believe how fast its gone by. We started the day heading to Austral and meeting with Dr. Josefina Medrano, the former minister of health in the Salta Province. She talked about the environment of Salta and the challenges…
Day 10: Final Talks and Tours
Last day of hospital visits! We started the day off with a presentation from Dr. Medrano, the former Minister of Health for the province of Salta. Her presentation covered the challenges that arose from the COVID pandemic during her term and how the province faced geographic difficulties. We then made our way to Fernández Public…