My time in Argentina is coming to an end and I’m feeling conflicted. On the one hand, I’m looking forward to returning home and spending time with friends and family. On the other, I‘m really sad to be leaving Buenos Aires behind. There’s no doubt these past two weeks have been unreal. During our time…
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Chau Argentina!
View from our meeting with an Obras Sociales. Oh my goodness, I can not believe that this Plus3 program is coming to a close. We fly out of the Buenos Aires airport tonight and have a layover in Atlanta until our final destinations home. As much as I want to be in my bed at…
Not A true Farewell
I can’t believe that today is my last day in Argentina. It’s hard to accept that it’s over. Even though good times must end, the friendships made along the way will always remain.The most valuable part of my journey was the knowledge I gained and the relationships I formed with the people I met. Although…
A Trip I’ll Never Forget
It is our last day in Argentina! I can’t believe how fast the time has gone by and I have so many emotions about leaving. Yesterday was all about our presentations, and they went really good. Everyone was nervous to present and there were some bumps in the road with presenting but they went really…
Not a “goodbye”, but a “see you later”!
Hey everyone! I can’t believe this is my last blog post 🙁 Today is day 12, our last full day before we hop on the plane tomorrow night. For a little summary on what we did yesterday (for my invested family/friends who read these posts everyday), we went to an Obra Social called ASE to…
Heart Surgery Has Never Looked So Fun
Day 10 in Argentina! This morning we had to be in the lobby at 8:10am to get on the bus to visit Sanatorio de los Arcos. We had a talk from Dra Marcela Travaglini, a Medical Manager at the private clinic. After this we went to a cardiovascular clinic called ICBA to talk to their…
Día diez: Time is running out
Day 10 in Argentina! Our first stop of the day was Sanatorio de los Arcos. Here, the medical manager of Sancor Mutual Association, Dra. Marcela Travaglini, gave us a presentation on the general philosophy and advantages of joining a mutual. . She described mutualism as an organization based on the solidarity principle that offers healthcare…
The Museum or A Hotel
I had to start the day early for an eight o’clock meeting at the Swiss medical facility. So, to save time, I made a breakfast sandwich and drank coffee before heading out to catch the bus. It was approximately a thirty-minute ride over. Upon our arrival at the lecture hall, we were warmly greeted by…
Argentina Has My Heart!❤️
¡Hola! Today was an early day like usual, and we headed back to Sanatorio de los Arcos! We listened to a presentation from Dr. Marcela Travaglini about mutualism! I learned about the many benefits there are to joining a mutual, those of which are philosophical and practical. On the philosophical side, many people believe in…
Argentina Outings
My delicious breakfast. Another early morning in Argentina, but thankfully I got a good night’s sleep. Today I ate breakfast with Elise and Maria and had an omelet and some yogurt. I think I am going to be low-key sad when I can not eat all of this great food for free every morning. There…
New Goodbyes and New Faces
The blogging series is almost ending, but before it does, I want to share with you my latest experience. Today, I felt a bit lazy and decided to sleep a little longer in the comfort of my twin bed. Eventually, I rushed to grab a croissant for breakfast before boarding the bus for my hour-long…
Austral University in Argentina!
The lecture hall at the University of Austral. Me with a view of the University of Austral campus. Another Monday in Argentina means another bright and early morning. We had to be in the lobby ready to go at 8am, so getting up this morning was a little harder than our 10:30am start yesterday. I…
New Friends in New Places
Day 9 in Argentina! Today we met at a very early 8am for the bus to go to University! It was around an hour drive to Univeridad Austral, one of the most popular private universities outside of Buenos Aires. First we talked to Dr. Marcelo Pellizzari, the Chairman for the Health & Safety Board at…
Día nueve: Day at Austral
Day 9 in Argentina! Today we finally visited Austral. Around 8:00 am, the bus picked us up, and it dropped us off at Hospital Universitario Austral. Here, Dr. Marcelo Pellizzari, director of hospital’s care and safety department, gave us a brief overview of the hospital’s history and management. Dr. Pellizzari described how the hospital initially…
Spilling Tea With New Friends!
Today is day 9, and I can’t believe we only have a couple days left here in Argentina!! Yesterday, we went to the Evita Perón museum and Parque de La memoria, which were both extremely interesting, and we posted one blog post per project group. Today, we had an early wake up time, but the…
Museums in Argentina
Lynnea and me!!!!! This beautiful day in Argentina began with a good sleep. Today was really the only day we did not have to be ready in the lobby at 8am, so I made sure to take advantage of it. I slept in until 9am and it was pure bliss. I ate the hotel breakfast…
Museums Were the Move Today!
Day 8 in Argentina! Today we got to sleep in and didn’t have to be in the lobby for the bus until 10:30am. We drove to the Museo Evita which is a really cool museum dedicated to Evita Peron and her life. In the building they research her life and the impacts that she left…
Pigs Like Scratches Too
Day 7 in Argentina! Today was a very calm day to relax and rewind in nature. We started off by busing to the town of Luján outside of Buenos Aires to visit the famous Basilica. This is a massive Roman Catholic Church with a very cool backstory that is way too intricate for me to…
Día siete: Basílica and Rodizio Estancia
Hi everyone! Day seven has been the most unwinding so far. Finally a full day free of lectures where we just enjoyed some time outdoors. We visited a town called Luján, which is located to the northwest of Buenos Aires. We were able to see it’s large Basílica, which was created in memory of Argentina’s…
At a Ranch with No Ranch
I am back once again to share about times in Argentina. Today was different in that we left traditional lectures behind and had a fun day. It was filled with cultural activities, food, and a workout free of charge. We started at the famous Roman Catholic church in Lujan, Buenos Aries. it took roughly an…