Student Support Services

Expanish places a premium on assuring the comfort and safety of all of our study abroad students. We believe that a secure and comfortable environment is of paramount importance for the peace of mind of students and their families, as well as home institution staff while a student is participating in an Expanish program in Argentina. From the airport pickup upon a student's arrival in Argentina through the final day of their program, Expanish students can depend on our assistance no matter the circumstance. Here are some of the student support services we offer to Expanish study abroad students:

Student Services Help Desk

For all questions on the student end, we have established a Student Services Help Desk. Our bilingual office, university, and Spanish school staff in Buenos Aires is available each business day to address any concerns that may arise and students additionally have a 24-hour local emergency contact number. From helping students select courses to choosing a gym, the staff of Expanish is here to help.

Student Services Help Desk

Transcript & Academic Credit Transfer

All Expanish students receive an official transcript emitted directly from their accredited university of study in Argentina. Expanish staff work closely with students and advisors before and after the student's study abroad programs start and end dates to help ensure the successful transfer of credits back to their home universities. While the process can vary significantly between home institutions, Expanish does its best to ensure that students do not suffer any unwelcome surprises in the transcript and academic credit transfer process.

Health and Traveler's Insurance

Expanish requires that all students on university study abroad programs have comprehensive international health and travel insurance for the full duration of their program. For those who wish to purchase insurance, Expanish has teamed up with CareMed International to offer students two comprehensive travel and medical insurance packages at affordable monthly rates to ensure international coverage for our students. Plans for insurance abroad include medical, legal and technical services, 24 hours a day, every day of the year, and are valid for study in Buenos Aires, along with travel throughout South America.

Health and Safety Information

Expanish assures all of our study abroad students and their families that we take health and safety as well as safe travel practices extremely seriously. Any developing international, regional, or national (Argentine) issues that might in any way impact a student's health or safety, are taken into consideration when developing our programs. Any such issues are at the forefront of our minds, and our decision making, throughout the length of each student's program. Please visit our Health and Safety page for more information on safety abroad during an Expanish programs.

Student Visas

Depending on a student's nationality, they may be required to apply for a student visa if studying in Buenos Aires on a study abroad program over 90 days in duration. Students will receive assistance with the visa application process from Expanish staff upon program registration. Please visit our Student Visapage for specific requirements about your home country.

Student Visas

Airport Pick-Up

Students will be picked up at the international airport (Ministro Pistarini (Ezeiza) Airport) upon arrival in Buenos Aires and taken to their pre-arranged accommodations as an included part of their study abroad program.

Pre-Arrival Info

Students receive a detailed pre-arrival information pack upon program approval in order to help prepare them for their trip, as soon as they submit all of their required documents and have been officially approved for the program.

Orientation & City Tour

Upon arrival in Buenos Aires, students receive further welcome materials during their program orientation to help acquaint them with the city. They are also taken on a city tour, which lasts several hours and provides a cultural and historical overview to a number of Argentina's most important landmarks. The welcome materials the students receive include a calling card, subway passes, transportation guides, maps, and other introductory material concerning how to use public transportation in Buenos Aires. There is also information about health & safety advice, Expanish excursions and workshops, and other tourist activity they can take advantage of during their stay in Argentina. During the program orientation, Expanish staff discuss other topics pertinent for a new arrival in Buenos Aires, including everything from daily life in the city to a general introduction to local customs and practices in Buenos Aires and Argentina.

Conversation Partner (Intercambio)

Students wishing to practice their Spanish with a native Spanish speaker who is learning the study abroad student's native language can be introduced to an intercambio language exchange partner. Students can thus practice their Spanish language skills through meeting with their intercambio partner at their own arranged schedule throughout the duration of their stay.

Conversation Partner