Now that is has been two weeks since I’ve returned home from Buenos Aires I have had a lot of time to reflect on my experience. In the six weeks I spent there, I learned so many different things- from getting around using the public transportation to communicating in Spanish with my coworkers during my…
Tag: GBI Buenos Aires
Settling back into the States
Now that I have left Argentina and have been adapting to my routine here in the United States, I’ve come to realize how much one truly learns and experiences while living abroad. Overall, my international experience was nothing but positive—an eye-opening cleanse for myself. On top of all the wonderful sights, I’d have to say…
Reflecting on my first study abroad experience
In my first days back in the United States, I’ve noticed it has been just as hard to re-adjust to all the differences just as it was adjusting in my first days abroad. As I look back on the six weeks I spent in Argentina, its hard to determine which part I enjoyed the most….
Hitting Home!
I’ve ran the bases around Buenos Aires. Now, I’m so happy to be home! It’s been a few weeks since I returned to the United States I celebrated my arrival with a baseball game in my hometown––is there anything more iconic than American baseball? Seeing my parents and my dog was the best. Then,…
Home for the Summer
Sadly all good things must come to an end. My semester abroad in Buenos Aires has officially finished, and I am now home for the summer. My arrival back to the United States definitely felt bitter sweet. Although it was really sad leaving Argentina, not knowing when/if I will ever return, it was exciting to…
A Letter to Pre-Departure Olivia
Dear Olivia, You’re about to embark on your semester abroad in Argentina. I’m really jealous. Here’s some advice: 1. Pack light. I know you thought you did but you could’ve packed even lighter, believe me. The things that you thought that maybe you would possibly need- you won’t touch them. Leave them home! 2. Make…
Marketing in Buenos Aires
Before coming to Buenos Aires, I was the most nervous about my internship. I have never had a job or internship in the “professional” world before, let alone one in a completely different country. Due to my classes focused on international business while at Pitt, I knew that the work culture would be different in…
Last day being a local
It is crazy how one spends enough time in a place and starts to feel like a local—developed a life there, like they belong there. Well however, this new lifestyle of mine that I have adapted to and became very comfortable with, is now coming to an end. I’ve been able to navigate through the…
My First Internship Ever – Buenos Aires Style
It’s hard to believe that I am already packing my bags to head back to the states tomorrow night. I feel like I was just arriving in Argentina yesterday and having my first day of work, and here I am about to head home! My internship at Shipnow, a logistics and storing company located in…
You must be logged in to post a comment.