The Expats Solidarios 2011 NGO fair was held this Saturday, helping to connect the expatriate community living in Buenos Aires with local NGOs. Networking events like can be great opportunities for volunteers and NGOs alike. By bringing together individuals searching for volunteer opportunities and[...]
Posts Tagged ‘Buenos Aires’
May 19th, 2011 - 7:51 pm § in Argentina, Around Town, Looking for Opportunity, Nonprofit Spotlight, Volunteer
Where my Expats at?
My First Day
I am trying to install Windows 2003 when my computer shuts down for third time because I’ve slightly nudged the power cord. My self-doubt surrounds me. It’s my first day of volunteering, my supervisor is nowhere to be seen (I guess that’s what they meant by being ‘able to work independentlyâ[...]
Beyond the Guidebook
If you’re looking to study abroad in South America (or anywhere!) one of the most useful ways to pick a program is talk to other students who’ve just returned. You’re more likely to get the truth than from some university spokesperson. And while there are lots of important questions to ask[...]
Living with Locals, for Better or Worse?
Upon arriving in Buenos Aires in February, I moved into a student residence.  I could come home as late as I wanted and I had new international student friends- it was great! But then cab drivers started telling me to be careful walking in the area at night. The internet stopped working in the bu[...]
April 1st, 2011 - 12:00 pm § in Argentina, Around Town
My Visit to Jesus Land
Yesterday I ventured to Tierra Santa, or the Holy Land, A Christ-themed amusement park. “Strange” doesn’t even begin to explain the experience. Though the only ride was a merry-go-round for kids, the park itself is quite extensive.  I wandered through the sand-colored buildings of the[...]
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of Buenos Aires
The Good The people: Argentines are some of the warmest people I have ever met. Whether you are lost on the street, confused about the subway, or even need a place to sleep I have found most of the people in Buenos Aires to be helpful, accommodating, and very friendly. I think that [...][...]
El Sol de San Telmo
Today was the official start of my volunteer work and I must admit I am pretty excited about it. About three weeks ago, Amauta language school gave me a choice of about 30 volunteer programs I could get involved with. The one that popped out to me was interning for a community-run newspaper [...][...]
