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Initial Impressions: My First Week in Buenos Aires
It’s very early on a Wednesday morning, and I officially landed in Buenos Aires a week ago. To say that this week has already felt like a lifetime feels both very authentic and like an understatement. Even with just a week under my belt, there are a few things I know for certain - I am in love with this city and its people. I am also extremely appreciative of the opportunities afforded to me by both my family and USC. As someone from a tiny town in South Carolina, I honestly

Kierstyn Drayton
Mar 54 min read


Pre-Departure Jitters
Everything feels so much more official, despite having been confirmed for this program since mid-November. My name is Kiki, and I am spending the spring semester of my junior year studying in Buenos Aires, Argentina, en la Universidad de Palermo. I’ve never blogged before, but I get the feeling that I’m going to be a wordy blogger, so feel free to skip to the end of the post for the highlights if long-windedness isn’t your thing. I just finished booking my housing, discussing

Kierstyn Drayton
Feb 34 min read


Ice Hockey in Argentina
Ever since I was little, I have been a hockey fan. I grew up going to games with my dad and especially love the Florida Panthers. Since...

Ella Marshall
Jun 14, 20242 min read


My First Solo Trip
Continuing my midterm adventures (we had a couple of weeks for midterms only, but all of mine were project-based, so I essentially had...

Ella Marshall
May 28, 20243 min read


Week One in Buenos Aires
I’ve officially been in Buenos Aires for a week, and a lot has happened! The day after I arrived, I mostly ran errands and got to know my...

Ella Marshall
Feb 10, 20244 min read


Notes From a Southbound Airplane
¡Hola! My name is Ella Marshall, coming at you from a flight bound for Buenos Aires, Argentina, where I will spend my semester abroad. It...

Ella Marshall
Feb 3, 20243 min read
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