I learned so much on this trip. Not only about the healthcare systems, but how to be abroad. It was my first time out of the country without parents and I am so glad I took the leap to go. I learned how to work better with my peers through the group project and loved…
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Trip to the Museums
Today was filled with museum visits. We started the day around 1:30 and enjoyed Bagels & Bagels for breakfast. Our first visit was to Museo de Inmigrantes. Argentina’s culture developed through the variety and blending of different cultures through immigration. Immigration was prominent in the 19th and 20th centuries and became a melting pot from…
Blog 8 in Argentina
Today was a packed day! We started off with a hospital visit to Hospital Paroissien, where we were talked to by the director along with students from La Matanza. The hospital was not in good condition. They have about 303 beds and 2 floors, an upper and lower floor. The lower floor was for hospitalization…
Blog 6 in Argentina
We started off the day at 9am with a walking tour everywhere around the city. We got to see many historical landmarks, learn the history, and explore the streets of Buenos Aires. It was colder than I expected walking around the city, but nonetheless, still a great tour and guide. My favorite was the cathedral…
Day 7 Argentina
Today was so much fun! We spent the day at the ranch with horses, llamas, sheep, chickens, peacocks, and… mosquitoes. I loved seeing the ranch because there was so much to explore. We took a carriage ride around the ranch which was cool as it gave us a way to see everything that the ranch…
Day 6 Argentina
Today started off with a 1.5 hour bus ride to the Austral University main campus. The campus was not only a university but a hospital as well. When we arrived at the hospital, we had a lecture where the business side of healthcare was highlighted. At austral, they have 221 beds and the average length…
Day 5 in Argentina
Hi everyone, today was more of a relaxing day since there was an anticipated strike and most of our events were cancelled. We started off the day discussing with Grant everything that we have learned this far and reflected on the trip. We talked about all of the hospitals we have visited so far, the…
Day 4 in Argentina!
Today was the most impactful day thus far! We started off at Universidad Austral to learn more about health coverage and financing among the public system versus the private system. The public system is financed from taxes and public funds while the private health system is financed from private health insurance or direct payment for…
Day 3 in Argentina
Today was a packed day! We started off the morning attending a lecture at the Buenos Aires government building with Dr. Ferente where we discussed obras sociales and learned more about the public sectors, private sectors, and unions. I found it interesting how it may be unknown how many customers you have and all don’t…
Day 1/Day 2 in Argentina!
Our travel day to Argentina started off with a flight to Atlanta. Shortly after arriving in Atlanta, we found out that our flight was not departing at 10pm, but 8am. Meaning, we had a whole night in the airport ahead of us. We made the best of the news and got to know each other…
Introduction: Ava Valecce
Hi everyone! My name is Ava Valecce. I am a first-year nursing student pursuing a BSN and a global health certificate. I am from Washington Township, NJ. I am an active member in the nursing student association here at Pitt. After my BSN, I hope to continue schooling either as an NP or CRNA. I…