Program Reviews

From the start of my study abroad trip, Mente made Argentina feel like home. Nervous about going into a foreign country knowing absolutely no one, Mente's weekly activities were a fun way to meet other individuals who were also studying abroad in Buenos Aires. The staff was always warm and welcoming and they were always available to help sort out any problems I came across. When I ran into a housing problem my first week into the program, I was stressed and wary about a totally unexpected situation so far from home. However, Marcelo immediately put me at ease and reassured me that everything would be okay. The issue was resolved almost immediately and I ended up in a new housing situation that was better than I could have ever imagined and much more suitable for my needs! My internship placement at Manos Abiertas was also very interesting and helped me navigate and understand both Buenos Aires and its culture a lot better. Thanks to Mente, I was exposed to one of the coolest cities in the world, I was given the opportunity to travel all around Argentina and Uruguay, and I met some of my best friends to this date. If you every have the opportunity, I would highly recommend experiencing Buenos Aires and all it has to offer with Mente Argentina.

My experience with Mente was fantastic! Traveling through Mente made it easy to get connected to a language school and to learn about all the cultural experiences Argentina has to offer. I highly suggest living with an Argentinian family and taking advantage of all the cultural events Mente offers (like Tango classes!). Living with a host family made all the difference with my language learning and my ability to make Argentinian friends. While I mostly branched out and did my own thing while I was there it was nice to have a solid contact in the city if I needed anything and a group of people to hang out with once a week. Mente does a great job of allowing you to make the experience your own. I also appreciated that many of the other people in Mente were from all over the world so I was really able to leave my home country behind for a couple months.

Mente was is a program that I experienced as having high highs and low lows. From my 3 month stay in Argentina, I absolutely loved the housing. I was staying in the nicest part of the city on the top floor with two balconies and a full kitchen and a gas stove. The housing was absolutely perfect and I have no complaints on that front. Another thing I enjoyed was the support that the staff provided. They were friendly and helpful. However, the internship aspect of this program is SUSPECT. If you are trying to do anything medical STAY AWAY, this is not the program for you. I was told that I would be able to "shadow resident staff" and that I would "take part in direct interviews, educational and recovery counseling". Unfortunately, this was far from the truth. This seemed to be a commonality between many of the interns that I talked to, particularly in medical fields but also throughout other disciplines. I would recommend this program if you are looking to have a good time in Argentina with a menial day job to practice your Spanish. However, I could not honestly recommend this program if you are looking for a meaningful internship experience.

Mente did a great job coordinating and organizing my stay in Argentina. This was my first time in South America and Mente made sure that everything was right. The staff was always reachable and was very supportive to make it the best experience possible for all members to intern, attend school and/ or live in Buenos Aires. Events and activities were always available for everyone to attend, which was a great way to make new friends.

I was very happy with my living arrangement. I had a single room with a very open apartment that I shared with a few housemates. Occasionally, we would eat together and host gatherings for all our friends. The residence was in the Palermo neighborhood, therefore, there was always something good to eat around the corner!

Overall, I would recommend this program to anyone interested in traveling to Argentina!

Translated by Go Overseas:

Super recommended! Mind Argentina helped me get an internship in a spectacular agency in the area of ​​my interest, and other than that all my stay in Buenos Aires was amazing, from the places and people I met to the stay and travel🙌 Mind you It gives you the freedom to organize as you want and that allowed me to develop in my own time and way, you always find something to do within the city and you will never be bored. It has truly been one of the most rewarding experiences I have had and I hope to return soon to relive the best of my summer and find things that continue to benefit me in the future. Thank you Mind for all your support and for making my international experience something I will never forget!

Original Review:

Super recomendable! Mente Argentina me ayudo a conseguir una pasantía en una agencia espectacular en el área de mi interés, y aparte de eso toda mi estadía en Buenos Aires fue increíble, desde los lugares y las personas que conocí hasta la estadía y los viajes🙌🏻 Mente te da la libertad de organizarte como quieras y eso me permitió desarrollarme a mi tiempo y a mi manera, siempre encuentras algo que hacer dentro de la ciudad y nunca vas a estar aburrido. En verdad ha sido una de las experiencias más gratificantes que he tenido y espero regresar pronto para revivir lo mejor de mi verano y encontrarme con cosas que me sigan beneficiando a futuro. Gracias Mente por todo su apoyo y por hacer de mi experiencia internacional algo que nunca olvidaré!

It was an overwhelming experience in Buenos Aires, which was made possible thanks to the great work of Mente Argentina. Their housing is great. The accomodations are completely up to western standards and even a cleaning service is provided. Also, their events are super nice, multiple times per week and usually for free! They are located in nice neighborhoods, such as Recoleta or Palermo. The support is great and you feel, that Mentes employees really care about you. Whilst my time in Buenos Aires, there were appr. 50 other people in town with Mente Argentina from all over the world. Furthermore, Marcelo and his team are very generous when it comes to purchases for the apartment. E.g.: We asked for a blender and at the next day, we had one!

Thank you so much for the amazing time Mente.

Hi, my name is Marijan, came from Germany and had a Tango Program via Mente Argentina in Buenos Aires. Three weeks I spent in the city were weary busy and diligent for me, and with much joy on the split times.
Hardworking but worth it..
My apartment in Avenida Luis Maria Campos was for my taste a perfekt place to stay, quiet and clean surrounded in the nice neighborhood.
A wonderful city..
A beautiful weather..
Very friendly and helpful people..
Mente Team, support for arrival and departure, always available for all questions

What a fantastic experience I had with Mente Argentina.
From the moment I arrived, to the moment I departed, the entire staff was very supportive and had a genuine interest in my having a positive experience in Buenos Aires; that was clearly their most important goal.
I just can't say enough about this dedicated team of individuals.
They handled all aspects of my programs with utmost accuracy and professionalism.
My DJ, Spanish, and Yoga programs were taught by experts in their respective fields and were greatly beneficial to me.
The weekly activities are also a great benefit on both a cultural and social level.
The program is well worth the cost, and I recommend it wholeheartedly.
Traveling alone, I would have been at a loss had I not enrolled in the program.
I would encourage anyone to take advantage of all that Mente Argentina has to offer on your next trip abroad.

I arrived in Buenos Aires with great expectations and the city absolutely blew my mind. There were wonderful buildings and people, everyday there was something new to learn and discover. I can really say there was never a dull moment. Mente gave me the opportunity to have a great network of friends from all across the globe and I am more than grateful to have shared this experience with such awesome people. I'm definitely returning soon!

Mente Argentina is the perfect program for those looking for a full immersion experience, weekly events/activities, and are working with a budget. My boyfriend and I were able to strengthen our Spanish skills at a highly challenging and personalized school with this program, and they also coordinated our homestay, airport pickup & dropoff, and tons of weekly events including tours through the city, trips to Tigre, Colonia (Uruguay), and Iguazu Falls. If one of the events they coordinate is not planned during your stay, they even compensate you for what they would have covered had you gone with the group. The welcome "kit" they describe is more than a few maps and pamphlets, we received backpacks, souvenirs (a traditional Mate cup), a reloadable subway and SMS card, and more. Absolutely incredible, they go above and beyond their students' needs while charging a price lower than you'll find anywhere else. They also offer to exchange USD to Pesos with no fees, and give you a free "International Student" card that gives you even more miscellaneous discounts. Thank you Mente for an awesome experience!! I highly recommend your program to anyone interested in visiting Buenos Aires.