Arcos Learning Abroad - Study Abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina

This was my first time studying abroad, and my second time traveling internationally- I truly had a life changing experience. My mind was opened up to the world and I have been greatly impacted in a positive way. It’s now 6 months after my study abroad experience and I am best friends with my roommate from my program and we are planning our next study abroad experience together for 2026. I left this program with life changing experiences, memories, and a beautiful friendship. Thank you Academia de Buenos Aires!

I had a wonderful time during my study abroad in Argentina. The program activities were fun and engaging, and the directors, Raúl and Beatriz, were incredibly supportive and welcoming. The cultural immersion, excursions, and overall experience was truly amazing and unforgettable. My only comment is that the meals from my host family often lacked protein. I don’t mind a lighter diet, but it sometimes seemed like only a small part of the financial support for hosting went toward the meals, while the rest might have been kept by the family, though I could be wrong.

I had a wonderful time, the staff was helpful and supportive, and professional. Our group was given resources and the help we needed to go about a country with a different language, and the staff was funny and friendly, and I quite enjoyed spending time with them, apart from the adventure of being in a new place and seeing amazing things around Argentina. The experience was a little pricey, which was my only complaint. Otherwise, I loved it!

We got to experience a wide variety of Argentine culture, from cementerios to football stadiums to the amazing waterfalls of Iguazú, and with fun, engaging guides who both answered our questions in English and helped us learn more Spanish! :)

This was our school's first study abroad trip and Arcos made it so easy. Would definitely use them for future trip. Our guide, Raul, was amazing. The trip was a great balance of history, economics, and fun. We were able to see the top 10 tourist attractions but also eat at a lot of very cool places. Having a guide as knowledgeable and from Buenos Aires brought everything to life. Would definitely recommend to other study abroad programs. Our students are already asking to go back again to Buenos Aires.

The program I attended in Buenos Aires, Argentina was a dream come true! I had always wanted to travel to South America and being able to receive credits needed for my degree while visiting a bucket list destination could not have been more perfect! Having homestays made the program even more memorable. My host mother was absolutely wonderful and I still talk to her to this day! Over the course of the program I improved my Spanish, grew in my understanding and appreciation of Argentine culture, and made friends for life. I truly could not recommend a program through Arcos enough.

I loved my study abroad experience in Buenos Aires, Argentina during summer 2024. It was a fun and very enriching experience. I loved learning the local slang, visiting the many local markets, seeing the beautiful architecture of the city, and of course, going out for delicious gelato every night. Everyone was so kind and helpful, and the area of the city we were in was safe to explore, even late at night. One of my favorite experiences was the tunnels of San Telmo! It was both historically and architecturally fascinating, and we even got to say hello to the creator of the museum. Overall, it was an amazing experience that I would recommend to every student who has the opportunity!

Buenos Aires is the best place to study abroad. The city has endless things to do and trips to Uruguay are very accessible. Buenos Aires is very different from the rest of Argentina and South America so go out and explore. The Universidad de Belgrano is a great mix of international and local students and the class sizes are great. The city has European elements but it is uniquely Argentine. There are many markets for vintage clothing across the city and the music scene is great as well. In regard to crime, violent crime is unlikely in the areas international students will frequent. To be safe, don't keep valuables in back pockets or easily accessibly compartments of bags/backpacks. When at cafes and restaurants don't leave computers or bags unattended, and don't hang bags on the back of your chair. Overall, Buenos Aires an amazing place and the safety concern should not prevent you from going.

I am a dual credit student at Austin Community College, and this was my first time leaving the country in years, let alone studying abroad. Naturally, I was very nervous. But the moment the plane landed, I was welcomed to Argentina by the tour guide and bus driver. We chatted in my slow Spanish as the bus wove through the Buenos Aires late-night traffic.

This experience was not a fluke. Everyone on the program, from the other students to the homestay parents to the guides and directors, was incredibly friendly and helpful. I felt as happy and comfortable as I possibly could in a strange new country. Through Arcos, I saw the sights, ate the foods, heard the music, and experienced the culture of Buenos Aires. It's not a trip I will soon forget.