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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 [...]

Iguazu Falls Trip with Nathaniel

Our guest blogger, Nathaniel Shull, a current Mente Argentina participant, doing an Internship program writes about his experience going to the famous Iguazu Falls: This weekend was my 2 day/3 night trip to the Iguazu Waterfalls, debate-ably one of the most spectacular natural wonders in the world. It is located around 1000 miles northeast of [...]

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Coping with Culture Shock While Studying Abroad in Argentina

The decision to study abroad in Argentina is an amazing opportunity to transform your life and world view, but it does come with some challenges. You’ll be living in a totally different country; and there will be an initial period of adjustment to social customs and norms that may lead to emotional discomfort and anxiety. [...]