Archive for February, 2010

The Custom of Tipping in Buenos Aires

Thursday, February 25th, 2010

  When studying in a foreign country, day to day activities can sometimes be tricky to master!   If you study abroad in Buenos Aires, you will learn that tipping customs are a bit different from what you are used to back home. Here are a few rules of thumb to make the day to day [...]

Host a “pot-luck” while studying abroad in Buenos Aires

Thursday, February 18th, 2010

What is a pot-luck? : A meal at which each guest brings food that is then shared by all.    Studying abroad in Buenos Aires means taking advantage of student nights where you get together will your fellow university mates, share dinner, share stories, and share travel adventures!   Depending on your cooking skills (or [...]

Study Abroad in Buenos Aires: Carnival Porteño 2010!

Wednesday, February 10th, 2010

  February is the month of carnival in Buenos Aires! – Celebrate the Carnival Porteño 2010!!   From Saturday, February 6th until Sunday, February 28th, the city of Buenos Aires will be hosting carnival every weekend in a different neighborhood in Buenos Aires. In total, over 17,000 artists will will participate, 100 carnival bands, and [...]

Study Abroad Buenos Aires; the Future of Travel Reading

Friday, February 5th, 2010

  It is 2010 and another exciting electronic is on the market!   Love to read while traveling or studying abroad? Don’t have enough room in your suitcase or backpack from dozens of books? Check out the new Sony Reader!!   The Sony Reader is a small hand held screen that allows you to download [...]