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Student Exchange In Argentina! From One Laid Back Culture To Another…
In today’s busy world many people struggle to find time to relax, take a breath and enjoy the present moment. This is something Argentines have a particular knack for and that you can experience in your very own WEP student exchange in Argentina!
Argentines are proud of their laid-back lifestyle, that includes an afternoon siesta in some provincial towns, family gatherings which go on for hours and hours, and dinners starting at 11pm. It’s true! It is not uncommon to see a restaurant empty at 9pm, but bustling with hungry diners from midnight onwards.
This easy-come, easy-go attitude may be irritating at first for us Westerners who live life by the watch and are used to buses running on time, but it quickly becomes infectious, as we too start to appreciate the more relaxed pace of life. Living in Argentina, you will soon begin to delight in sharing a drink of ‘mate’ with a friend and discussing the ways of the world.
The arts are a major part of Argentinean culture! Even when Argentina was deep in it’s economic recession, the government still provided grants to performing artists. Through participating in an exchange program to Argentina, you can experience the same art culture that you could expect from any other major ‘old world’ city.
If you do choose to become an exchange student in Argentina, you will notice that the cost of living is extremely low. In fact prices in Argentina are so low that Buenos Aires has become a major tourist destination for people who are wanting to take advantage of the low shopping prices!
It is difficult not to fall in love with the Argentines’ attitude. Their easy smiles, generous hospitality and lively nature make this a winning destination! Interested in becoming an exchange student on your very own WEP student exchange in Argentina? Keep reading for more information!
Upcoming Exchanges
| Departure | Duration | Fee | Application Deadline |
|---|---|---|---|
| February 2018 | Academic Year | $ 10,550 | 12 September 2017 |
| February 2018 | Semester | $ 9,250 | 12 September 2017 |
| February 2018 | Short Term | $ 8,550 | 12 September 2017 |
| July 2018 | Semester | $ TBC |
Included Extras
Learn about Argentine families, schools and communities during a three-night orientation in Rosario including 25 hours of Spanish lessons and cultural activities.
Optional Extras
Trips to Iguazu Falls, Buenos Aires, Bariloche, Ushuaia, Northwest Argentina and the Argentine coast
More Information
School
The school year starts in February and finishes in November. In private, public, boys, girls and co-educational schools, classes run from 7:30 am to 1:30 pm. School subjects are similar to those here in Australia, including Science, Mathematics, Languages, Art, History, Sport and Geography. School uniforms are required at many private schools and some public schools, but is often just jeans and a school polo.
Language
The official language of Argentina is Spanish, one of the easiest to learn and most commonly spoken languages in the world! Spanish is also spoken in four other WEP destinations; Spain, Chile, Mexico and Ecuador.
How hard is it to learn Spanish in Australia? MODERATE. 23-24 weeks OR 575-600 class hours are required to become proficient in Spanish. Fast-track your language studies on exchange!
Climate/Time
The capital, Buenos Aires, is on the same latitude line as Sydney, so enjoys a similar climate with mild winters and the occasional stiflingly hot day in summer. Further South the temperatures drop, and the Northern parts of the country (Mendoza and the north-east) are dry and warm.
Depending on daylight saving, Melbourne, Sydney and Brisbane are between 13 to 14 hours ahead of Argentina.
Specific Requirements
Language preferable, intensive may suffice.
Local Time
0 1 : 4 5 22 July, 2017
Currency
1 AUD 6.92 ARS
Weather
Today
17.4 12.7 °C
Tomorrow
19.1 11.2 °C
Day After
15.9 6.0 °C
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