Everyone I’ve run into in the last few weeks has imparted bits of information upon me, sharing with me the few facts they’ve heard about Argentina or offering cautionary advice about staying safe. With images of Mate tea, lazy afternoons in cafes, breathtaking waterfalls, and quick pickpockets swirling through my mind, I can only wonder if my adventure will be anything like I imagine it to be.
My carry-on was so heavy! Definitely didn't need 2 books, cards, magazines, ipod, computer, movies...
Right now I’m sitting in the Mexico City Airport for a 9-hour layover, waiting to board a plane that will take another 9 hours to arrive at my final destination- Buenos Aires. Though the travel seems endless, I’m certain that my study abroad experience will be worth it. I am studying through IES, and have been assigned to a host family. I’m a little nervous about meeting them, but mostly excited.
The question everybody asks me is what will I be studying, and to be honest, I’m never really sure how to answer it. I’m in Medill, but to say I’m studying journalism while I’m there wouldn’t be quite right. Though I do hope to perfect my currently-rusty Spanish speaking abilities, that isn’t really it either. I guess the only suitable answer is Argentinean culture. No, I probably won’t take a class on this exact subject, but what better way to learn about another country and its people than to live there, right? The Buenos Aires lifestyle already sounds quite enticing from what I’ve heard- everybody stays out all night and sleeps in, nobody seems to ever be working, and everything is ridiculously cheap. Whether or not this is all true, I will let you know soon! As for now, I’ll get back to my napping, reading, and people-watching. ¡Hasta mañana!
