Tag Archives: Buenos Aires

The Porteño Melting Pot

The Porteño Melting Pot

With a thriving population of almost 13 million people, Buenos Aires is the eighth most densely populated city in the world. The constant flow of immigrants has created the ever-changing, vibrant, and one of a kind flavor and personality, that we call Buenos Aires. The people of Buenos Aires call themselves Porteños, which literally means [...]

Mente’s Inside Information for an Amazing Semester Abroad!

So you’ve just signed up for a Semester abroad in Buenos Aires. Now what? Here at Mente we are experts on study abroad and we are going to share our knowledge on the must-knows, must-dos and must-sees of studying abroad in Argentina. First off, the must-knows about going abroad. Before you leave it is important [...]

Mente and Spanglish: The Perfect Activity to Practice your Spanish

  A great way to practice your Spanish while studying abroad or volunteering here in Buenos Aires is to go to Spanglish!! Spanglish was designed for foreigners to practice their Spanish skills while giving porteños the opportunity to practice English. Not only is it a language exchange, but it’s also a cultural exchange. You can [...]

TEFL-ing in Buenos Aires, Everything You Need to Know

So you are thinking about going abroad, but you haven’t figured out the best way to support yourself while adventuring the world. Getting certified in TEFL will open doors to visit, live and experience countries all over the world. You will earn a livable wage and be immersed into cultures in a way that you [...]

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Mente on the Music of Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is truly a city that never sleeps, so finding something to do is as easy as walking out your front door. It is a great city for study abroad students from all over the world because there is something for everyone, especially when it comes to music. It doesn’t matter where you are [...]

Tours in Buenos Aires: Learning the ins and outs of the city

Studying abroad in Buenos Aires is a cultural experience in itself; however, in order to get even more out of your stay here in BsAs, Mente Argentina has collaborated with some local tour guides to provide our Mente amigos with even more opportunity to immerse themselves into the fascinating porteño culture. While your Lonely Planet [...]

Buenos Aires Nightlife: 7 days a week and once more for good measure

~ The last minute search for a place to go out in Buenos Aires can be much like putting 25 cents into a gumball machine: You know something delicious is bound to come out, and although you have a prefered flavor in mind, its really the gamble and anticipation that leads you to the game [...]

Photography in Buenos Aires

Buenos Aires is truly urban in all sense of the term. An international capital with a variety of cultural capital seeping out of in every nook and cranny of the city, making this city the it destination for the artistic community. Photographers and photography students looking to dabble in photo courses flood here because of [...]

Dulce de Leche: how to satisfy your sweet tooth in Argentina

Dulce de leche is the cure-all medication for all times of the day for all you study abroad students and travelers in Buenos Aires, and simply cannot be missed! It is hidden in your morning facturas (pastries), found in the kioscos in the middle of your alfajores, even added to your ice creams, coffees, and [...]