Welcome to my first blog!

Hello everyone! I am a student from San Diego, California participating in the 10 week study abroad program in Buenos Aires, Argentina offered by San Diego City College in collaboration with Expanish.

As I fumble my way through the city streets - yes folks, I will NOT be driving the entire stay!!! :) - learning the castellano version of Spanish, snacking on scrumptious empanadas, and haggling at the weekend street fairs I shall be documenting my adventures so those of you at home can share the experience of..."A Student's Life in Argentina"!

Enjoy!

Friday, August 27, 2010

First day in Argentina - Aug 27, 2010



Hola a todos! It's my first day in Buenos Aires, Argentina and I am staying in the Argentina Tango Hotel in the downtown area with the rest of the group from San Diego City College. So far, we've had a quick meet and greet at Expanish with complimentary empanadas and live music from local musicians. Tomorrow will be the orientation and our permanent placement with our host families/student apartments. Although I still feel like the earth is moving from my long flight and I'm half asleep, the energy in the city air is contagious and I can't wait to explore more of it! Until tomorrow...

Photos
Left: Professor Bouscaren of SDCC in the middle; Juan Manuel of Expanish towards the right
Right: Avenida 9 de Julio street sign. It commemorates the day Argentina gained its independence in 1816 and it is the widest street in the world.

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