so you’re probably wondering… where have I been!? unfortunately slacking on writing these blog posts, yet again… but I think I have some pretty good excuses;) so much has happened in the last month: a) I …
Jessica Schwartz
almost famous
I’ve always been passionate about blood and bone marrow donation, and I was so excited to get involved with the cause in Argentina. My study abroad program offers a variety of volunteer opportunities, and one …
the study of “study abroad”
After all these blog posts, I realized I never described where I go to school here. And yes, I swear I study while studying abroad!!! One of my favorite parts of the IFSA-Butler program is …
we ran buenos aires
And somehow I got the crazy idea to run a half marathon. I truly enjoy running, but let’s just say it doesn’t always come easily. I’ve never run a real race before. I did the …
the best
Today someone asked me my favorite part of my experience in Buenos Aires, and I guess I hadn’t really thought about this question before. I honestly love everything. I’m probably a little too obsessed with this …
cada día
One thing they’ve told me … it goes by fast. I can’t believe I only have a month left here. I’m going to make it the best month possible. I’m going to try to do …
vineyards and vino
Enough said? Just kidding. But the pictures do tell most of the story. During yet another holiday, some friends and I traveled to Mendoza, the wine capital of Argentina. The city, located close to the …
leones, tigres y osos… ¡Ay!
So you might as well call me Eliza Thornberry. Today I petted – and talked to hehe 🙂 – lions, tigers, camels, elephants, horses, exotic birds, llamas, and some goat/cow creatures with horns? Yak maybe? …
When every day’s a holiday
Argentina does a lot right, especially when it comes to their holidays. Basically there’s a holiday every two or three weeks, in which schools and most businesses close. Families go to the parks to drink …
when life hands you a lemon farm
And the next thing I knew, I was on my way to Uruguay with 100 others. My three days of class (only Tuesday to Thursday… it’s heaven) flew by, and our study abroad program was …