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Hundreds of participant stories from 40+ countries and every stage of life — real voices sharing Spanish, internships, volunteering, short immersions, and study abroad in Buenos Aires.
Participants from 40+ countries
Australia
Belgium
Brazil
Canada
China
Czech Republic
Denmark
Finland
France
Germany
Hong Kong
Ireland
Israel
Italy
Mexico
Netherlands
Norway
Panama
Poland
Portugal
Serbia
Switzerland
Turkey
United Kingdom
United States
Vietnam
Zimbabwe
United States
Internship & Intensive Spanish
Bayley, from Denver, Colorado, spent almost five months with Mente Argentina on a medical internship program, working at two placements: a hospital in the city…
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Norway
Cooking & Internship & Tango & Intensive Spanish
Anja, from Norway, says Mente took her on some really nice tours, which helped her get to know lots of really cool people, so she…
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Australia
Internship & Intensive Spanish
Andrea, from Australia, spent four weeks in Buenos Aires combining intensive Spanish every morning with an internship three days a week, and calls it fantastic.…
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United States
Internship & Barman
Amanda, from Connecticut and Ithaca College, came to Buenos Aires through Mente for an internship at an English-language online news site that covers the snarkier…
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Turkey
Cooking & Tango & Intensive Spanish
Alp, from Turkey, spent two weeks with Mente Argentina taking Spanish, tango and cooking classes. Two weeks sounded long beforehand but turned out not to…
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United States
Internship
Alex completed an eight-week internship in Buenos Aires with Mente Argentina after waiting two years because of COVID delays, and was incredibly excited to finally…
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United States
Internship & Intensive Spanish
Addy, from Portland, Oregon, spent two months with Mente Argentina combining an internship with the BA Cup and an intensive Spanish course. Addy learned a…
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United States
Intensive Spanish & DJ
Vincent spent a week in the language program, learning about Argentine history, culture, literature and politics, and enjoying the nightlife, while picking up some Spanish…
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United Kingdom
Volunteer
Sukhjeevan combined volunteering with the Spanish program in Buenos Aires, staying at a residence in Palermo right next to a main plaza. Location-wise, she says…
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United States
Intensive Spanish
Steven, from the United States, came to Buenos Aires for the intensive Spanish program and says it went really well. The school is in the…
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United Kingdom
University Spanish
Stefan came to Buenos Aires for a university Spanish program and enjoyed the many social activities, which he says were very well organized. He finds…
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United States
University Spanish
Samira, from Washington, DC, spent January on the University Spanish program and had a blast. She says Mente supported the group with everything they needed,…
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United Kingdom
University Spanish
Robson (Rob) spent a month in Argentina with Mente and calls it honestly one of the best experiences of his life. He describes Buenos Aires…
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United States
Volunteer
Rachel, from the United States, spent eight weeks with Mente Argentina combining Spanish and some volunteering. She lived in an apartment for the first four…
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Zimbabwe
University Spanish
Philani, from Zimbabwe, did the Spanish program with Mente Argentina and found it a very good, somewhat relaxing program with really helpful staff. The activities…
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United States
Intensive Spanish
Mona, from New Jersey, spent a little over a week in Buenos Aires between Christmas and New Year's, taking a five-day Spanish class through Mente…
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United States
Volunteer
Mitchell, from Chicago, volunteered at a specialty clinic in Buenos Aires. His favorite part was his Spanish class, with an energetic, fun teacher who made…
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United States
University Spanish
Michael, 33, from Penn State, had a great time in Buenos Aires. His main advice for future participants is to get out there: it is…
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Czech Republic
Wine & Sommelier
Martina, from the Czech Republic, came to Argentina for the intensive sommelier program with Mente and found it excellent, exceeding all her expectations. She learned…
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United States
University Spanish
Maedeh, from Louisiana, and Alexis, from Virginia, both MIT students, spent January in Buenos Aires taking Spanish classes with Mente Argentina. They found the classes…
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United States
Volunteer
Madeleine (Maggie), a Boston College student, came to Buenos Aires with Mente Argentina for the Spanish program and volunteering. Her favorite part has been getting…
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