Arcos: High School Programs in Argentina

This was my second Arcos Abroad trip, I went to Oaxaca, Mexico last year and it was also awesome. The Arcos team does an excellent job of creating interesting and fun programming. I loved my host mom, Muchie, and the Spanish classes were real-world learning. We went into the community and learned how to communicate with real people in real situations. Kevin, our in-country support person, was knowledgeable about the city and gave us lots of advice. He kept in contact with our parents and sent them picture along the way.

ARCOS overall is very ontop of communication and preparing you for the trip. They are quick to respond and they are extremely helpful.

The program itself was awesome. I loved the city of Buenos Aires and all the excursions we got to do and I loved being able to improve my Spanish. The Spanish classes aren't like your typical high school class, so you don't fall asleep and you really learn a lot in the time you are there.

The food is amazing, the activities, and the independence was my favorite part. I met a lot of great people a few I am still in contact with.

Kevin specifically the program director was the absolute best. He was funny, kept us safe, and my favorite person I have ever met. He was always available and helped whenever he could. Kevin definitely improved the trip in a million ways. Overall it was an amazing trip and I would definitely do a trip with ARCOS again.

I am still beyond amazed what a gem this program was. The cost for the duration of my month in Argentina (which included housing, six days a week of meals, most transportation, cultural excursions, academy classes, etc.) was extremely affordable for its value. Before I decided to travel with Arcos for my July abroad I shopped around at other programs. I am so happy I chose Arcos. Not only was it one of the lowest costing programs I found, but the people who run it truly want the best for you and your experience. The staff of Arcos was quick to answer any questions or concerns I had and my program director made the time there memorable. I was so blessed as this program introduced me to friends I know can last for a lifetime and people I will never forget. 10/10 recommend

Excellent program, many sightseeing and great host mom! This is my second year doing this program and I want to go to Spain for my third year.
My parents will also send my other 3 brothers as well. The activities were awesome and the food was good too. I had a great host mom in Buenos Aires, last year I was not happy with the host mom in Costa Rica.
I started at 14 years old with the overseas program and I definitely recommend it. I wish they have a muticities program and combine 2 countries in one trip.

Do the month long high school program in BA, Argentina with Arcos. My son spent the whole month of July in Argentina living with a family, taking Spanish classes, making new friends and participating in cultural activities like visits to art museums, cooking classes, horseback riding, Tango lessons and a show, and visiting Colonia, Uruguay. Since he doesn’t drive yet and doesn’t want to go to camps anymore this was the ideal experience for him. Arcos is extremely professional, and they are good communicators. The program director in Buenos Aires was very communicative with us while our son was there. We originally were looking at an 8 week program with YFU, but we decided the application process was too laborious and 8 weeks was a bit long for his 1st experience abroad by himself. He made some great friends while he was there, they did a lot of activities hanging out in Buenos Aires. He loved the freedom and taking the metro. He now is obsessed with living in a "walkable" city in the future. He always felt safe, but he said he had to be aware of his surroundings. Go do this program if you are flexible, have a sense of curiosity and adventure about the world!!!!!!!

Great program. Teen oriented. Safe. Educational. Super fun. Boys did both a Spanish emersion in Buenos Aires and ski program in Pantagonia. Amazing mentors and group leaders. My two fifteen year olds had a wonderful time. They have met other kids from all over the world. Kevin, their program director, was dependable, enthusiastic, and took great care of them. Highly recommend! We are considering using Arcos again, either for the same program or something similar but in another country in South America. Working with Brent, programs admin, was great. He is quick to respond, solve issues, and supportive.

I loved everything about this trip. The blend of security, safety, fun and freedom was perfect. I could not only have fun but feel safe and confident in my choices. It was super pooler duper cool. I had a lot of fun and made many friends. Skiing was so awesome. I would recommend this program to anyone regardless of their background. Meeting new people in the city was also very interesting. I made several new friends and hung out with them on occasion. This program also helped my develop my Spanish language.

This trip was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed it. My tour guide Kevin, was very kind, polite and helpful.‎‎‏‏‎
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