Program Reviews

I stayed with Mente for two months and I had an amazing time. First of all the Organisation from picking me up at the airport, to the apartment and accompanying me to my voluntary work was really good. I also felt welcome from the second I got there and Mente did a great job in organizing events so I was able to meet the other people in the program and make a lot of friends. Apart from the work they assigned to me was perfect for me. I was working with children in a hospital and a children’s home and it was both, sometimes a challenge but mostly very very fun. Overall I would definitely recommend Mente, because they make sure you don’t have to take care of everything, you can enjoy your visit and they give you the opportunity to get to know a country, a culture and a whole bunch of new people.

Mente’s staff were very responsive and flexible, even after I arrived. Honestly, I wasn't comfortable with my first room, but they quickly moved me and made sure I was comfortable, and are always happy to help. I loved the Spanish school and felt very safe in my neighborhood.

Activities were scheduled week by week, so you’d find out the details closer to the date, which kept things feeling spontaneous. Some of the activities were group meals. We also visited some great spots I wouldn’t have found on my own. Overall, I am really glad Mente made this experience in BA possible without needing to arrange everything myself.

Mente provided us with such a safe and welcoming group when we arrived, offering a wide range of activities as well as making sure the placement we were offered worked perfectly for us. What is so great is that the activities range from museum trips, to wine tasting, or simply just a meal meaning that you can do as little or as much as you want every week. We had an apartment in the centre of Palermo which was really accessible. Additionally, they are always there at the end of the phone when you have any problems or concerns during your stay!!

I would recommend Mente to anybody looking to gain experience abroad whilst enjoying the local culture and creating new friendships. My experience with Mente was very good, they were more than helpful when I encountered an issue with a local and i enjoyed playing the football every week (which is included in the program) that was ran by Sam. It was well worth the money for both the experience and all the events they host during the week which are free for Mente participants! My friend also joined along sometimes as he was travelling for 14 days with me and they were more than accommodating to him too. I choose to do a business internship over the course of 9 weeks, I created many events for both locals and students looking to make new friends or experience new interest. I highly recommend doing the tango or joining the football sessions!

I recently completed a two week cooking program and a two week wine program in Buenos Aires with Mente. Having never been to Argentina before, the Mente staff were very helpful in getting me acquainted with the city. My accommodation was located in the bustling neighbourhood of Palermo, and both the Mente staff and my fellow students were very friendly and welcoming upon my arrival.
Both programs I enrolled in were top notch and taught at well regarded institutions in Buenos Aires. The instructors were very knowledgeable and helpful. I left with new skills and more knowledge of Argentinian cuisine and wine, and I would recommend both programs.
The social events organized by Mente were excellent, and a great way to see different parts of the city and get to know students in other programs, as well as the Mente staff.
Lastly, the city of Buenos Aires is an absolute gem and I am happy I was able to spend a month living there. It is filled with history, culture, and a vibrant nightlife. I had such an amazing time exploring the city and it has everything you could possibly want as a foreign visitor/tourist. I will definitely go back one day, and hopefully be able to catch up with my new friends from Mente!

I was going on a semester abroad through out the organization Mente Argentina in Buenos Aires. Since the beginning, I had really good and fluent contact with Mente. They helped me a lot with figuring out my specific situation which I really value and appreciate. The responses always came quite quickly and have been detailed. I arrived with a good feeling in Buenos Aires. A few minutes after my arrival, a worker from Mente showed up and gave me a starter kit, with a SIM card, a guide, and a cash exchange which made my start really easy. For any matters or upcoming problems Mente has been available and fixed them quite quickly.

Through the good network of Mente, I quickly made friends and had the opportunity to be part of a language school and my university program.
Mente organized multiple events every week. The events have been quite interesting and were definitely a lot of fun!
Since today I am grateful that I met so many people and good friends through Mente. With their helpful and open attitude, the people in the Mente Team became good friends as well. The experience at the university was really good. They offered a lot of interesting classes which helped me to improve my knowledge and my Spanish skills. The organization within the university was clearly structured. With any problems and challenges, they helped me out, supported me, and gave me everything I needed. I will definitely recommend anybody to benefit from the organisation Mente Argentina, especially if a semester abroad in the city of Buenos Aires sounds interesting :)

Amazing experience! Mente makes your arrival seamless and provides you with everything you need!
Not to mention the multiple events they have every week, which makes it super easy to meet people from all around the world and immerse yourself in Argentine culture.they also connect you with multiple internship possibilities I personally was a intern at BAIS Argentina for event planning and also volunteered at a orphanage. it's been 4 months there it was overall a great experience met lifelong friends from around the world and also got way more immersed into the Argentine culture

I spent 3 months in Buenos Aires with Mente Argentina and had a wonderful time! It was my first time travelling alone and they really helped by giving me a structure and support whenever I needed it. I signed up for their Spanish and volunteering programs, both of which were excellent. Mente is good at helping you settle in and feel at home. Their weekly socials are also a great way to meet new people. If you want to go on an adventure but still have support and help close by, this is the place for you. Would definitely recommend!

Mente Argentina was an incredibly enriching experience that I would recommend to anyone considering living in Argentina or just wants to immerse themselves in Argentinian culture for a few weeks. The registration and enrollment process was seamless and the staff was very responsive and helpful throughout the program.
Intensive Language Program: I participated in Mente Argentina to enhance my Spanish language skills, and it delivered excellently on this front. Classes were conducted almost entirely in Spanish, (even for those with little Spanish skills, instructors do a great job of communicating in Spanish most of the time) fostering an immersive learning environment that was relaxed but professional. All of the instructors were native speakers (and many of them had extensive knowledge of the local socio-political context of Argentina). They all had extensive teaching experience, which helped us grasp complex linguistic nuances. I really enjoyed the small class sizes which allowed for personalized attention and active participation/conversation, making the in-class learning process extremely effective. Though after four hours, my brain was exhausted. While I was only in the language program for a week, I learned about Argentinian history, culture, literature, and politics while also learning a little Spanish along the way!
Cultural Immersion: Beyond the classroom, the Mente program emphasized cultural immersion and offered various cultural activities, such as Mate classes, dance workshops, and guided tours of historic sites, which enriched our cultural knowledge. The Mente-sponsored lunches and other programs were also a bonus and not something I expected but certainly took advantage of! I met some really cool folks from all over the world including the UK, Canada, Australia and other parts of the US. Make sure to take the La Boca tour and the Bike Tour, they were my favorites!! All of the tours that Mente offers were phenomenal and had really knowledgeable tour guides and the best part, they’re free!
DJ Program: By far this was my favorite part of my experience. The instructor for this program was absolutely the best and I could not have asked for a better experience. Though I was only in the DJ program for two weeks, I strongly recommend that you spend a minimum of 4 weeks if you are serious about learning how to be a DJ. Two weeks for me was not enough but it certainly was an experience I will never forget!
Living Arrangements:
This was also one of my favorite aspects of the Mente Program. I stayed in a one-bedroom loft apartment in Recoleta, though I’d recommend rooming with others for the social aspect. The apartment was nice and had everything I needed, best part is it was located near many cafes and restaurants and directly across the street from a laundry mat. The location was convenient too, close to bus and metro stops. I never felt unsafe especially walking around late at night.

Mente Argentina was instrumental in making my 6-week stay in Buenos Aires a resounding success. I enrolled in the Spanish and Tango programs, and I couldn’t be more impressed with the quality, expertise, professionalism, and flexibility of everyone involved.

I have taken a number of Spanish intensives, and this was by far the best I’ve experienced. They make you speak in Spanish, no matter your level, and they are encouraging without your feeling pressured to perform beyond your capacity. I learned SO MUCH and made friends as well!

The tango was phenomenal. I took private lessons as well as group classes as part of the program, and my teachers were exacting, knowledgeable, and encouraging. I went from an advanced beginner level to true intermediate in only 6 weeks of hard work!

In fact, I had originally planned to stay for 4 weeks but I was having such a great time I added another 2 weeks onto my stay. I was living in a studio apartment in a terrific area - central, quiet, yet near all forms of transit. I felt like I really got the hang of being a “porteño”.

The Mente staff were really helpful - really went above and beyond, even advising me on a trip to Patagonia which was not part of their program. I always felt like I had a resource I could call on, at any time.

I was a little concerned about thinking this was mainly for college-aged or recent college grads, but I found people of all ages in the program and I felt quite comfortable in my mid-sixties with all the folks I met.

In sum - this is definitely the way to start out experiencing a complex city like Buenos Aires on one’s own - with a support team like Mente Argentina behind you!